Walled Cities 7: The Divided Island + Discussion 
2024 marks 60 years since the violence that divided the island of Cyprus. The Divided Island brings the ‘Cyprus problem’ back into focus, revealing untold stories and unravelling the intricate history that still reverberates today.
Amidst the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, the world has largely forgotten the frozen divide that has left Nicosia as Europe’s last divided capital. After 60 years of failed negotiations, the issue remains today on whether the Island will ever become re-united.
The Divided Island challenges the often hostility-driven narratives perpetuated by mainstream media, offering instead a pursuit of truth through deeply personal interviews - from those whose lives, homes, and country were torn apart, to the new generation of Cypriots yearning for peaceful reconciliation.
Directed by Turkish Cypriot Cey Sesiguzel and co-produced by Greek Cypriot Andreas Tokkallos, the filmmakers aim to bring an unbiased, shared understanding of a complex issue and foster a narrative towards a future peaceful solution to the ‘Cyprus problem’.
The screening will be followed by a discussion led by Dr Gul Kacmaz Erk, Lead for Architecture and Planning at Queen’s University. Gul will be joined by director and producer Cey Sesiguzel.
This event is part of CACity presents: Walled Cities 7, a short film season exploring political conflict in divided communities and walled cities around the world. Presented by CACity (Cinema and Architecture in the City) Research Group, in collaboration with Queen’s University, Belfast and Film Hub NI. The film screenings will be accompanied by an exhibition of student’s work from the Cinematic Architecture courses at Queen’s.
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