THE THIN GREEN LINE

In 1974, war broke out in Cyprus between Turkish and Greek forces. After months of conflict, the island was divided in two by a 10 km wide demilitarized zone, its cities abandoned, its’ homes emptied. What was once nicknamed The Green Line has become just that. With many areas untouched by human interference, flora and fauna have begun to flourish. 50 years later, two ecologists resolve to enter and study this no-man’s land.

“The Thin Green Line takes you into Cyprus’s no-man’s land - a buffer zone untouched by humans for 50 years.

Two ecologists step into this divided territory to uncover how nature has reclaimed the space after decades of conflict.

It’s very interesting how nature reacts when left to its own devices.” - WaterBear 

Director/Producer – Hugh Allen

Production Assistant - Derek Allen

Composer – Ariella Koorlander Ereira

Sound Designer – Conor Thompson

Editor - Hugh Allen

Colourist – Aiden Tobin

Production Company - NFTS

Thanks to:

United Nations Peacekeeping Force In Cyprus,

Cyprus Environmental Stakeholders Forum

Special Thanks to: Salih Gucel, Iris Charalambidou, Nicolas Jarraud, Martin Marancos, Costas Orountiotis

Key Partner Sponsors: British Broadcasting Corporation, Channel 4, Film Distributors Association, ITV, Sky, UK Cinema Association.

The National Lottery & BFI

BBC Studios