Cinema of Cyprus

Cinema of Cyprus
A cinema on Ledra Street in 2012

The cinema of the Republic of Cyprus came into existence much later than the cinema of most other countries, with the 1960s generally being accepted as its earliest notable history. It underwent extremely slow growth due to the island's small population, geographical location, a lack of interest, and more attention being given to local political tensions; however, since the late 2010s, the industry has progressed exponentially due to investment from Hollywood studios and local filmmakers receiving acclaim at festivals in countries such as the United Kingdom and United States.