Europa Transit | COMMON BORDERS

Описание: "Common Borders" is a documentary filmed in Paphos as part of Europa Transit, one of the travelling embassies of San Sebastian 2016 European Capital of Culture.

Synopsis: Since 1974, Cyprus has been divided by the only wall still standing in Europe. A border that divides the island into two communities: the Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot. Basque verse improviser (bertsolari) Amets Arzallus travels to Cyprus to uncover the consequences of this conflict that left many families homeless and thousands of people dead or missing. While there, he meets many local musicians and poets, with whom he discusses the country’s current situation. In parallel, Amets relates the conflict on Cyprus’ border to the one that divides the Basque Country and that has marked his own life. This documentary, narrated through the perspective and improvised verses of Amets Arzallus, discovers the consequences of two borders in today's Europe.

Directed by: Xuban Intxausti
Produced by: Leire Larisgoitia
Camera / Image / Editing: Marc Parramón
Script: Gerard Farré-Escofet
Special collaboration: Amets Arzallus
Original music: Izorel
Graphic artist: Asier Lasa

Executive producer: Joan Úbeda
Production manager: Pilar Razquin
Production: DSS2016EU – Mediapro (K2000)
Production year: 2016

Language: Basque, Greek, Turkish, English