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Apart: Love and Secrets in Two Divided Countries
11 Nov
Summary
- Film inspired by writer-director's parents who emigrated from Cyprus.
- Apartheid South Africa serves as a backdrop for a refugee's new life.
- The movie world premieres at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.
The film 'Apart,' directed by Stelana Kliris and inspired by her parents' journey from Cyprus to South Africa, will have its world premiere at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival on November 13th. The narrative centers on Eleni, who emigrates from Cyprus during the 1974 Turkish invasion and begins a new life in Apartheid South Africa, only to face a secret from her past.
Shot in Cyprus, the film captures a 1970s aesthetic, enhanced by the use of an 8mm camera and archive footage to evoke a strong sense of authenticity. Actor Luca Pasqualino, whose own family has immigrant roots, connected deeply with his character Nico's struggles in a new land.
'Apart' delves into complex, human characters who are flawed and often make difficult choices to survive. The movie aims to resonate with audiences by exploring universal themes of struggle, love, and the search for a better life, making it both historically specific and timelessly relevant.
