The Village That's Dying - Al Jazeera World

Akincilar is a small village on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus.
It has lived through Cyprus' turbulent, modern history, including the island's civil war in the 1960s and its division in the 1970s when Turkish Cypriots moved north, and Greek Cypriots moved south.
Akincilar, like many rural communities the world over, has experienced the outflow of young people seeking opportunities in big cities.
But Akincilar's decline from a bustling town of 5,000 to a village of 350, almost frozen in time, has to do with its geographical location, the division of Cyprus, and the island's complex history.
This film explores Akincilar's past and present through the eyes of three residents.
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[@sherisouleiman7858]

I enjoyed watching this beautiful and very powerful documentary. My parents came from this village. The elderly gentleman, Mustafa Garip is my first cousin. I felt very proud to see him taking part. I have stayed with relatives in Akincilar whilst on holiday and it saddens me that it is slowly disappearing and that most of its inhabitants have had to move elsewhere following the Island`s troubles and division.

[@ala.9768]

That old man, Mustafa, doesn't care what others think. I really like him for standing for his people and what believes that is right.
Beautiful doc!!

[@MenengaiCrater]

Very powerful documentary. I would move to that little village and enjoy the quiet life

[@ceressustainability2189]

Beautiful people, beautiful life. I grew up in the same spirit of togetherness and sharing. I can see myself very happy on a holiday here. All the best to the locals.

[@RasielSuarez]

That singer at the end has a really nice voice.

[@jj262697]

i done my national service there in the 1975 it was bustling village full of life shame to see it like this

[@mohammadtanha]

Wonderful , any contact of the inhabitants please ?

[@jatjatkhadikardesabkikhaat4738]

I want to come & live there

[@theSelodijehermano]

25:29 Yesssssssss Lana get that promo

[@chaitanyadeshmukh7969]

Nice documentary....would like to marry Serife's sister and settle there :P

[@ceressustainability2189]

Beautiful people, beautiful life. I grew up in the same spirit of togetherness and sharing. I can see myself very happy on a holiday here. All the best to the locals.