My family has been waiting for 50 years to return to Flamoudi, the village from which they were expelled during the Turkish-Cypriot War. The house and the land, which I will one day inherit, have since been occupied by Turkish families.
As a French-Cypriot, I decided to take a trip to the island, to Flamoudi, with the goal of deciding whether I should give up these lands and this village, or whether I should also keep alive the hope of recovering this lost Eden.
DIRECTOR’S BIOGRAPHY
Jérôme Papaphotiou
Jérôme Papaphotiou is a multidisciplinary filmmaker and artist whose work spans documentary, animation, and production design. His debut feature, Flamoudi, Beyond the Line, was developed with the support of prestigious writing grants such as FAIA CNC and La SCAM’s Brouillon d’un rêve, establishing himself as one of the emerging voices in arthouse cinema.
Her filmmaking training includes participation in renowned programs such as La Fémis’ Atelier Documentaire, a highly selective program where she delved into the development of documentary projects, and Courts-On, where she gained experience in cinematography.
CRÍTICAS DE PRENSA
“De vez en cuando te encuentras con una obra de arte que cumple todos los requisitos. Light Falls Vertical es uno de esos raros ejemplos, que ofrece una visión profunda de las almas tanto de un agresor como de una víctima de violencia doméstica”.
Business Doc Europe
“Un documental ensayístico sobre la violencia doméstica profundamente personal y a la vez universal.”
International Cinephile Society
“Un relato íntimo de una mente atormentada, sin que nunca sea intrusivo”
Business Doc Europe
Title:Filamoudi, más allá de la línea
International Title: Flamoudi, Beyond the Line
Genre: Documentary
Running Time: 80 min
Recording Format: UHD, family archive footage, animation
Production: Gris Medio
Co-production: Pazma Films
Country of Production: Spain, France
Original Language: Greek, French
With the support of: CNC, Normandy Region
