A five-minute video clip from the film Famagusta, circulating with the hashtag #FAMAGUSTA, is raising questions about Turkey’s alleged blocking of Netflix series. The clip depicts a disturbing scene from the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, focusing on the story of Eleni Foka, a Cypriot woman who refused to leave her village. The video highlights the brutality faced by Cypriots during the conflict, showing Foka’s father with a wound reportedly stitched in the shape of a crescent moon, a symbol associated with Turkey.
While details about the specific Netflix series being blocked remain unclear, the online circulation of the Famagusta clip has ignited renewed discussion about the sensitive historical events surrounding the invasion. Some social media users are claiming that Turkey is blocking content related to the invasion to suppress narratives that portray its actions negatively. However, official confirmation of these claims is still pending.
The story of Eleni Foka and the image of her father’s wound have become powerful symbols of the suffering endured by Cypriots during the conflict. The #FAMAGUSTA hashtag is being used to share the video and raise awareness about the alleged censorship and the ongoing debate about the historical narrative of the invasion. The controversy underscores the continued tensions surrounding the Cyprus conflict and its portrayal in media. Further investigation is needed to verify the claims of censorship and understand the full context of the situation.