The Palace (2011)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Anthony Maras

Writer:

Anthony Maras

Stars:

Erol Afsin, Kevork Malikyan, Tamer Arslan

9 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview:
Erol Afsin	...	Omer Argun
Kevork Malikyan	...	Sergeant Karem Akalin
Tamer Arslan	...	Mehmet Evgin
Daphne Alexander	...	Stella
Christopher Greco	...	Taki
Monica Vasileiou	...	Eleftheria
Vrahmis Petri	...	Haydar

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

cyprus | turkish invasion of cyprus | soldier | baby | hiding in cupboard | 

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Taglines:

Inspired by True Events.

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Genres:

Short | Drama | Thriller | War

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Did You Know?

Trivia

This film depicts the tragic human loss and suffering, endured by both civilians and soldiers, during the events of 1974 in Cyprus.

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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.

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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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Details

Official Sites:

Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund [Australia] Cyan Films

Country:

Cyprus Australia

Language:

Turkish Greek

Release Date:

1 March 2011 (Australia)

Filming Locations:

Lefkose, Northern Cyprus

Company Credits

Production Co:

AntHouse Films, Cyan Films, A.B. Seahorse Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

17 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1