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Cyprus is a divided Mediterranean island, split since 1974. Myths of love, endless summer — and a Green Line running through every story. Othello and Exodus. Open Cyprus on the StoryTerra map and filter its stories by any era.
Open Cyprus on the StoryTerra map10 famous stories set in Cyprus
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Browse 9 books, 12 movies and 2 games set in Cyprus.
Othello
When a secret marriage is planned between Othello a Moorish general and Desdemona the daughter of Senator Brabantio her old suitor Roderigo takes it hard. He allies himself with Iago who has his own grudge against…
How I Unleashed World War II, Part II: Following the Arms
After escaping across Europe from Stalag camp Dolas's ride to Cyprus is stopped when his ship in sunk by an Italian submarine. Although he and some of his fellow sailors are rescued by an Allied ship they find…
Exodus
Based on Leon Uris' novel this historical epic provides a dramatic backstory to the creation of the state of Israel in 1948 in the aftermath of World War II. Ari Ben Canaan a passionate member of the Jewish paramilitary…
Exodus
Exodus is an international publishing phenomenon--the towering novel of the twentieth century's most dramatic geopolitical event. Leon Uris magnificently portrays the birth of a new nation in the midst of enemies--the…
Othello
In Othello, Shakespeare creates a powerful drama of a marriage that begins with fascination (between the exotic Moor Othello and the Venetian lady Desdemona), with elopement, and with intense mutual devotion and that…
Othello
The evil Iago pretends to be friend of Othello in order to manipulate him to serve his own end in the film version of this Shakespeare classic.
National Theatre Live: Othello
The Moorish general Othello is manipulated into thinking that his new wife Desdemona has been carrying on an affair with his lieutenant Michael Cassio when in reality it is all part of the scheme of a bitter ensign…
Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold
Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths—stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. This legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes new life into beloved tales. From Persephone's pomegranate…
Smuggling Hendrix
Caught between the mob and border patrol washed-up musician Yiannis must put his plans to leave Cyprus on hold when his beloved dog escapes across the wall to the island's Turkish side.
Evaporating Borders
Evaporating Borders is a poetically photographed and rendered film on tolerance and search for identity. Told through 5 vignettes portraying the lives of migrants on the island of Cyprus it passionately weaves themes of…
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