Birds of a Feather

Film screening of the documentary film "Birds of a Feather", by Stefanos Evripidou and Stephen Nugent at the Home for Cooperation. The Home for Cooperation is located opposite Ledra Palace Hotel, in Nicosia. A public discussion with the film producers will follow. Mrs Yeliz Shukri (Filmmaker) and Dr Costas Constantinou (Academician) will make short introductions to the discussion, which will be coordinated by the Head of Prio Cyprus, Dr Harry Tzimitras.

Film Synopsis:
On the southeastern edge of Europe, two communities remain divided on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, playing host to the UNʼs third longest peacekeeping mission after Kashmir and the Middle East. This documentary looks at the contrasting personal memories formed in a post-conflict space after decades of physical separation. The well-oiled narratives of each communityʼs official histories have left little room for dialogue or mutual understanding. As stories unravel, the film raises questions on the victimization of truth and the different perspectives of history. Within this framework, the documentary presents the Home for Cooperation and emphasizes the importance of its presence in the UN controlled buffer zone, widely known as "the dead zone".

Director: Stefanos Evripidou, Stephen Nugent
Genre: Documentary
Language: Greek, Turkish, English
Production Year: 2012