TWO HOMELANDS is both a commemoration of war and a celebration of community. 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Six senior Australian Greek Cypriots – aged 70 to 102 – give emotional eyewitness accounts of their beloved island and their migration to Australia. A universal tale, reflecting on the cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit. Sombre recollections are interspersed with humorous anecdotes – creating a blend of both grief for Cyprus and hope for the future.
And, as migrants, they speak of being torn between their two homelands.
Project
Two Homelands
Date
2024
Role
Producer/ Writer /Director
Production Company
Kay Pavlou
Duration
52 minutes
SBS
““When the credits rolled on Kay Pavlou’s one-hour documentary Two Homelands at its Sydney premiere, the packed crowed gave a standing ovation as tears and laughter flowed.
Sombre recollections are interspersed with humour, creating a blend of both grief and hope for Cyprus.””
THE GREEK HERALD
