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The High Bright Sun

1964

During the Cypriot struggle against British colonial rule, an American woman is caught between an intelligence officer and the guerrilla fighters hiding in her midst, as love and politics collide. A Cold War-era thriller.

Why it’s here

A British film set during the Cyprus Emergency and centered on the conflict over colonial rule.

Part of 10 Movies Set in or About Cyprus

This film is stop 7 of 10 in the hand-ranked outside-view route set in or about Cyprus. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

This outside view can stamp Cyprus in the 196 country film challenge.