(73 minutes) directed by Iva Radivojevic
Award-winning Yugoslav filmmaker Iva Radivojevic’s latest documentary is a portrait of her adopted home, Cyprus. Her film is not only beautiful – with stunning and moody footage of the island – but also reveals a sharp political sensibility. Cyprus has a reputation as the easiest entry point to Fortress Europe for those fleeing poverty and conflict, be they Syrians or Somalis. In Evaporating Borders, Radivojevic combines an obvious affection for the island and its people with a critical eye for the bureaucratic indifference and fascist hostility faced by the newcomers. It’s a startling story of a fight for Cyprus’ soul as a strong resistance to xenophobia and scapegoating is born.
