Letters to Cyprus (2014)
A poignant journey through time and war-torn memories. In 2016, Cyprus finds peace after 42 years of separation. Follow a Cypriot woman as she returns home, revisiting the scars of 1974's conflict. Based on real letters exchanged during the war, witness the emotional unraveling of a long-awaited past. Abandoned landscapes stand frozen, remnants of a divided past. This film, crafted in 2014 with hope for a united future, captures the essence of resilience and reconciliation.
Director: Kamil Saldun, Sholeh Zahraei
Genre: Drama, History, War
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: October 15, 2014
Cast
- Oya Akin - Voice of Ann
- Senay Aktug - Granny
- Bahar Diges - Belgin's Little Sister
- Taraneh Hafizi - Young Belgin
- Kamil Saldun - Soldier
- Cemile Rana Unver - Younf Belgin (Voice)
- Sirin Zaferyildizi - Adult Belgin
- Mustafa Zaimagaoglu - Belgin's Brother
- Ahmet Zelzele - News Speaker (Voice)
- Sirin Zaferyildizi - Belgin
Screenplay
Cinematography: Arınç Arısoy
Editing: Kamil Saldun, Sholeh Zahraei
Production: Lupa Film
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
War Veterans and Reintegration, World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters, Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle, American Civil War: Brother vs Brother, The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
cyprus, war
More Films by Director: Kamil Saldun, Sholeh Zahraei
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Letters to Cyprus about?
- A poignant journey through time and war-torn memories. In 2016, Cyprus finds peace after 42 years of separation. Follow a Cypriot woman as she returns home, revisiting the scars of 1974's conflict. Based on real letters exchanged during the war, witness the emotional unraveling of a long-awaited past. Abandoned landscapes stand frozen, remnants of a divided past. This film, crafted in 2014 with hope for a united future, captures the essence of resilience and reconciliation.
- Who directed Letters to Cyprus?
- Letters to Cyprus was directed by Kamil Saldun, Sholeh Zahraei.
- Who stars in Letters to Cyprus?
- Letters to Cyprus stars Oya Akin, Senay Aktug, Bahar Diges, Taraneh Hafizi, Kamil Saldun, Cemile Rana Unver.
- How long is Letters to Cyprus?
- Letters to Cyprus has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is Letters to Cyprus?
- Letters to Cyprus is a Drama, History, War film.
- What are the themes of Letters to Cyprus?
- The themes of Letters to Cyprus include: War Veterans and Reintegration, World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters, Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle, American Civil War: Brother vs Brother, The Horror of War and Humanity.