I’m building a collection of films that in some way touch upon Cyprus and Greece, their cultures, or unique aspects of their national character.
Additions and recommendations in the comments are welcome!
🇺🇸 Find me falling, 2024
Aromantic comedy film shot in Cyprus written and directed by Stelana Kliris. It stars Harry Connick Jr. as an American rock star who takes a break from his career to live in a remote house near a cliff in Cyprus, which he discovers is a suicide hotspot.
🇺🇸 My Big Fat Greek Wedding, 2002
A comedy about a Greek-American woman navigating cultural expectations and family traditions, highlighting Greek culture.
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🇺🇸 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, 2016
The sequel continues the story of the Portokalos family, dealing with a family secret and another big Greek wedding.
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🇺🇸 My Life in Ruins, 2009
A romantic comedy set in Greece, following a tour guide rediscovering her passion for life and love, capturing Greek landscapes and culture.
🇺🇸 Before Midnight, 2013
The third film in the “Before” trilogy, set in Greece, exploring deep conversations and relationships against the backdrop of beautiful Greek scenery.
🇬🇧 The Durrells, 2016-2019
A British TV series set in Corfu, Greece, showcasing island life and Greek culture through the story of an English family.
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🇬🇧 Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, 2001
A romantic war drama set on the Greek island of Cephalonia during WWII, featuring Greek landscapes and cultural elements.
🇮🇹 Mediterraneo, 1991
An Italian film set on a Greek island during WWII, highlighting the island’s beauty and the interaction between different cultures.
🇬🇧 The Two Faces of January, 2014
A thriller partially set in Cyprus, showcasing the island’s scenic beauty and ancient ruins.
Exodus, 1960
It is a historical drama directed by Otto Preminger, starring Paul Newman as Ari Ben Canaan. The film follows Jewish refugees escaping British detention camps in Cyprus to Palestine after World War II. Based on Leon Uris’s novel, “Exodus” highlights the refugees’ struggles and hopes, capturing a pivotal moment in the founding of Israel.
Jiu Jitsu, 2020
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Filmed entirely in Cyprus, “Jiu Jitsu” features numerous exterior shots from across the island that will be instantly recognizable to locals, including stunning locations such as Cape Greco and the Liopetri River. Unfortunately, the film’s rating is low — only 2.9/10 on IMDb.
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