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Surrogate's Emotional Journey in New Cyprus Drama
20 May
Summary
- A surrogate mother faces emotional costs in a new drama.
- The film explores themes of surrogacy and love triangles.
- Shooting is planned for summer 2027 in Cyprus and Greece.
The directorial debut feature, 'Shibboleth,' helmed by Alexandra Matheou, is set to film in Cyprus and Greece during the summer of 2027. The drama's logline reveals a compelling story where a surrogate mother joins the couple expecting her baby for a vacation, leading to a quiet love triangle.
As this emotional dynamic unfolds, the surrogate confronts the profound personal cost of her role and the realization that her responsibilities may extend beyond the birth. Matheou's inspiration stems from exploring existential anxieties surrounding death and questioning whether eternal life would truly improve human existence or unravel fundamental understandings of living.
The project, a collaboration between Greece's Homemade Films and Cyprus's Deputy Ministry of Culture, is currently in its financing and casting phases. This film follows Matheou's recent short, 'Free Eliza,' which premiered on May 20, 2026, in Director's Fortnight.
