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Magenta TV's "Brothers" Producers Say Cyprus Denied Filming Permit Over Politics
Producers of the six-episode Magenta TV series "Brothers" said Cypriot authorities did not allow the project to be shot on the island, citing political motives.
Producers of the Magenta TV series "Brothers" said the project, which is set mainly in Nicosia, could not be filmed in Cyprus, and explained this by political reasons. This was reported by Fenia Kossovitsa and Alexandra Hoesdorf during a panel at the Thessaloniki film festival.
The series consists of six episodes and was created by Simon Farmakas. The story unfolds mainly in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, so authentic locations were an important part of the concept. According to the producers, they failed to obtain permission to shoot on the island, and in their view the reasons for the refusal were political in nature. They spoke about this openly, without limiting themselves to general statements about difficulties with locations.
Fei Tsitsipi, deputy director of an institution not named in the materials, also took part in the panel in Thessaloniki. Her participation showed that the topic of filming in Greece and Cyprus interests the industry more broadly than a single project. However, the available information does not specify which Cypriot body refused the filming, nor does it disclose the specific political arguments cited by the producers.
It is also not stated where the series was ultimately filmed, so it is unknown how the refusal affected the production schedule and budget. Filming a story set in a specific city elsewhere usually requires additional decisions regarding architecture, lighting and urban landscapes, but the available materials contain no confirmed details on this.
It is also worth noting that this story emerged alongside other news about series projects. In particular, the CBS series "Sheriff Country" and "Fire Country" staged a crossover, the episodes of which aired on Paramount+. The storyline of the crossover centers on wildfires, which bring together characters from the two shows. This example shows how television studios seek new ways to attract viewers to their stories, although the sources contain no direct connection to the situation surrounding "Brothers".
Source: deadline.com
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