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The Palace

  • 20112011
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The Palace (2011)
"'The Palace' is riveting, suspenseful first class filmmaking. In just its short running time it manages to be every bit as accomplished, compelling and provocative as any full-length feature. 'The Palace' marks the emergence of a major filmmaker in Anthony Maras." Pete Hammond (Boxoffice Magazine)
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Cyprus 1974. A Cypriot family flees advancing Turkish forces and takes refuge in an abandoned Ottoman-era palace. When a young Turkish Cypriot conscript comes face to face with the family in... Read allCyprus 1974. A Cypriot family flees advancing Turkish forces and takes refuge in an abandoned Ottoman-era palace. When a young Turkish Cypriot conscript comes face to face with the family in hiding, he is forced to confront the harsh reality of war and his role in it.Cyprus 1974. A Cypriot family flees advancing Turkish forces and takes refuge in an abandoned Ottoman-era palace. When a young Turkish Cypriot conscript comes face to face with the family in hiding, he is forced to confront the harsh reality of war and his role in it.
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      • Anthony Maras
    • Writer
      • Anthony Maras
    • Stars
      • Erol Afsin
      • Kevork Malikyan
      • Tamer Arslan
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      • Anthony Maras
    • Writer
      • Anthony Maras
    • Stars
      • Erol Afsin
      • Kevork Malikyan
      • Tamer Arslan
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      • 9 wins & 1 nomination

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    Erol Afsin
    Erol Afsin
    • Omer Argun
    Kevork Malikyan
    Kevork Malikyan
    • Sergeant Karem Akalin
    Tamer Arslan
    • Mehmet Evgin
    Daphne Alexander
    Daphne Alexander
    • Stella
    Christopher Greco
    • Taki
    Monica Vasileiou
    • Eleftheria
    Vrahmis Petri
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    • Trivia
      The production filmed an Australian and international crew from all corners of the globe, with people coming from Australia, Cyprus, Turkey, Germany, Morocco, England, Greece and South Africa.
    • Quotes

      Sergeant Karem Akalin: Does this look like a fucking stage to you? Do you see any red curtains dangling here? We are not performing here. This is it. This is where art ends and real life begins. Kill him.

    • Soundtracks
      FRIDAY ON MY MIND
      Composed by Harry Vanda and George Young
      © 1966 J. Albert & Son Pty Limited, © 1966 Albert Productions
      Licensed Courtesy of Albert Music

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    • Release date
      • March 1, 2011 (Australia)
    • Countries of origin
      • Cyprus
      • Australia
    • Official sites
      • Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund (Australia)
      • Cyan Films
    • Languages
      • Turkish
      • Greek
    • Filming locations
      • Lefkose, Northern Cyprus
    • Production companies
      • AntHouse Films
      • Cyan Films
      • A.B. Seahorse Films
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    • Runtime
      17 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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