Ghost Empire § Cyprus (2013)
A look at the numerous recent arrests of gay men in Northern Turkish occupied Cyprus, including even the former Finance Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, under a British colonial law dating from 1889. The film looks at the internationally unrecognized North of Cyprus, the last divided capital of Europe and also the last place in Europe to criminalize homosexuality. The film talks to lawyers involved in a case taken to the European Court of Human Rights, and the ultimate repeal of the law in January 2014.
Director: Susan Thomson
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: July 10, 2013
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ghost Empire § Cyprus about?
- A look at the numerous recent arrests of gay men in Northern Turkish occupied Cyprus, including even the former Finance Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, under a British colonial law dating from 1889. The film looks at the internationally unrecognized North of Cyprus, the last divided capital of Europe and also the last place in Europe to criminalize homosexuality. The film talks to lawyers involved in a case taken to the European Court of Human Rights, and the ultimate repeal of the law in January 2014.
- Who directed Ghost Empire § Cyprus?
- Ghost Empire § Cyprus was directed by Susan Thomson.
- How long is Ghost Empire § Cyprus?
- Ghost Empire § Cyprus has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).