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Atilla 74: The Rape of Cyprus. A film by Michael Cacoyannis (Mihalis Kakoyannis), stage and film director of Zorba the Greek, born on the 11th of June 1921 and died on the 25th of July 2011. Subtitles: English & Greek Subscribe to the channel and press the bell icon so you'll be notified when new videos are published, here: In July 1974, the Turkish Army invaded the Republic of Cyprus, forcing thousands of Greeks into displaced person camps and causing the deaths of thousands more. Upon hearing the devastating reports from his homeland, director Michael Cacoyannis rushed from London to Cyprus in order to document the horrific events on film. Supported only by a cameraman and a sound engineer, Cacoyannis traveled across the grief-stricken island interviewing political leaders as well as countless victims and refugees. The resulting film provides a candid, personal look at the injustices imposed on the innocent people of Cyprus while giving detailed accounts of the events leading up to and following this real-life tragedy. He concentrates on the conspiracy to destroy the Republic of Cyprus and the effects of the invasion, the tragedy of the refugees, and the missing persons. The film is in English and Greek, with subtitles as appropriate. Attila, for those who don't know, was the codename (appropriately) given to the operation to invade Cyprus by the Turkish armed forces. Initial release: 1975 Director: Michael Cacoyannis Screenplay: Michael Cacoyannis Producer: Michael Cacoyannis Language: English Subtitles: English & Greek Music: Michalis Christodoulides Cinematography: Sakis Maniatis Film Editing: Michael Cacoyannis & Vivien Sammut-Smith Sound: Andreas Achladis Cast: Michael Cacoyannis (Narration) Rauf Denktas: Himself (archive footage)
