Movie production in TRNC

blackfig


Joined: 03/09/2010
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Message Posted:
16/10/2011 12:10

Hi Everyone...........Heard there's a Movie being shot in TRNC ,....Does anyone know any details.?......

Poodledog


Joined: 20/11/2009
Posts: 158

Message Posted:
16/10/2011 17:12

Yes, shooting has been going on for a while and continues till mid-November. There's been lots of coverage in Cyprus Today and The Star.

It's a thriller/love story set in 1957 called "Codename Venus" and deals with the conflict on the Island at the time of the independance struggle. The stars are Jonny Lee Kemp and Jolie Myatt plus a number of island based expats in supporting roles.

The film is scheduled for cinema release in Turkey and throughout Europe in March 2012.

Marion


Joined: 06/03/2011
Posts: 1816

Message Posted:
16/10/2011 17:17

And what he doesn't say is 'Including me - Poodledog.! Seems to be a holdup at the moment due to unavailability of sets, but 'this is Cyprus' so......... The writer./director/producer is Tamir Garip.



Does that answer all, Blackfig, or is there anything else?

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
16/10/2011 19:09

Cant wait for the opening shot.When Jock and Wyn come riding in to town on the donkey,



Paul.

Marion


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Message Posted:
16/10/2011 19:59

Who are Jock and Wyn????

newlad



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Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
16/10/2011 21:22

Marion,



A couple of dodgey, underhand lower then low cads that post on here,



Paul.

Marion


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Message Posted:
16/10/2011 21:38

Thanks Paul. A nice graphic description!!!!!! don;'t think they would suit the title of the film 'Code Name Venus' though!

Incidentlaly, there are several of us who are supposed to be part of a Governor's Ball scene, but scratchingour heads wondering where to get 1950's ball gowns! Hmmmmm

blackfig


Joined: 03/09/2010
Posts: 35

Message Posted:
17/10/2011 11:16

Thanks for all the info guys....I also heard a rumour that the production office was at Near east university...Was hoping to get a number to call and maybe get in on the act... I'll do a Google on it.........Thanks again all

newlad



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Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
17/10/2011 19:52

"Code name venus" so thats the name of the donkey then,



Paul.

Marion


Joined: 06/03/2011
Posts: 1816

Message Posted:
17/10/2011 19:57

Blackfig, you are correct. Tamer wanted as many extras as he could get. 'Bring your friends' he said, but to date he has not said where and when. If you like WHEN I hear I will e mail you, or even put it on here. so far none of us have heard what is happening, although told that the 'crowd' scenes were 22nd to 29th.

Guess Tamer is having more trouble than expected finding the proper venue.

blackfig


Joined: 03/09/2010
Posts: 35

Message Posted:
19/10/2011 16:38

Thanks Marion...Thats a good Idea.....Will wait to hear from You......

Marion


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Message Posted:
19/10/2011 23:40

Bumped into the man at Starlings yesterday with Jolie M the leading lady. I heard that some of the ex pats have been filmed over the last ocuple of days, and Tamer's parting shot was 'I will be in touch when it is your turn'. I was a tad sarcy and said 'If I am free'. Trouble with this place is that everything is last minute and not always possib le, but I promise to let you know blackfig if I hear of a place and time.