- “Evdokia”: This 1971 Greek-Cypriot film by Alexis Damianos revolves around the story of a young Cypriot woman named Evdokia, who falls in love with an English soldier stationed on the island during the 1950s.
- “A Touch of Spice” (Politiki kouzina): A 2003 Greek film directed by Tassos Boulmetis, it follows the life of a young boy named Fanis, who grows up in Istanbul with his grandfather and later reconnects with his Greek-Cypriot roots during a visit to Cyprus.
- “In the Land of Aphrodite” (To shipi tis Afroditis): Released in 2010 and directed by Panicos Chrysanthou, this drama film tells the story of a young man named Marios who returns to his homeland Cyprus after many years abroad, only to discover the harsh reality of life on the island.
- “Akamas”: This 2006 Cypriot film, directed by Panicos Chrysanthou, is named after the Akamas peninsula in Cyprus. It shows the journey of a young couple embarking on a road trip through the rugged landscape, dealing with their own personal struggles along the way.
- “Boy on the Bridge” (O Kryos Pontikos): This 2009 drama film, directed by Petros Charalambous, is set in a small Cypriot village during the 1980s. It explores the life of a young boy named Socrates, who finds himself challenged by the difficult circumstances surrounding his family and community.
- “Bitter Lemons” by Lawrence Durrell: This autobiographical novel explores Durrell’s experiences living in the village of Bellapais in Cyprus during the 1950s.
- “The Sunrise” by Victoria Hislop: Set against the backdrop of the 1974 Cyprus conflict, this novel tells the story of a divided family and a love affair that transcends boundaries.
- “Small Wars” by Sadie Jones: While not exclusively set in Cyprus, this novel explores the impact of war on an English family stationed on the island, providing glimpses into the island’s turbulent history.
- “The Summer Will Come” by Soulla Christodoulou: Spanning several decades, this book follows the lives of two Cypriot families against the backdrop of the tensions and conflicts that shape their lives.
- “Salamis: A Novel of Ancient Cyprus” by Daniel A. Willis: Travel back in time with this historical fiction novel set in ancient Cyprus, specifically during the time of the Persian and Greek conflicts
WANDERLIST: Cyprus in books and on film
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