| Cinema of Cyprus | |
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 A cinema on Ledra Street in 2012 |
The cinema of Cyprus[a] came into existence much later than the cinema of most other countries, with the 1960s generally being accepted as the industry's earliest notable history.
The Cypriot film industry historically suffered from extremely slow growth due to the island's awkward geographical location at the crossroads of Southeast Europe, West Asia, and the Middle East, as well as its small population and a general lack of interest due to most inhabitants being preoccupied with the Cyprus problem; however, since the late 2010s, it has progressed exponentially due to investment from Hollywood studios and local filmmakers receiving acclaim at festivals in Europe and North America.
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