The Republic of Cyprus

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1628A

Date Released

18 Aug 1960

Date submitted

17 Aug 1960

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Republic of Cyprus
2. 2British Games
3. 3In Northern Isles

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 3

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Cyprus Republic. DESCRIPTION: Midnight in Nicosia, and Sir Hugh Foot entered the assembly chamber of the new Parliament, followed by Archbishop Makarios, who is to take over as first President of Cyprus. Dr Kutchuk, the Turkish Cypriot leader, is to be Vice-President. There were many documents to be signed, a solemn, impressive performance, by which, after 82 years of British administration, Cyprus formally became a Republic. At Government House in the morning, Sir Hugh wore full uniform as farewells from Dr Kutchuk and from the Archbishop-President were offered; good wishes as he left to go aboard a warship for the journey home. SHOTLIST: Key scene. TS Sir Hugh Foot entering Assembly Chamber. TS followed by Archbishop Makarios. TS followed by Dr Kutchuk. MS party of delegates seated. CU Archbishop Makarios signing a document. CU same. CU Dr Kutchuk signing a document. CU same. CU Dr Kutchuk signing books. CU Sir Hugh Foot. GV delegates clap. CU Sir Hugh Foot speaks. MS same. CU slip pan. GV Government House. MS Dr Kutchuk walking up steps. MS Sir Hugh Foot in full uniform. MCU Sir Hugh Foot shaking hands with Archbishop Makarios. MS Sir Hugh Foot and Archbishop Makarios. CU Archbishop Makarios. CU delegates shaking hands. MCU Sir Hugh Foot shaking hands with Dr Kutchuk and with delegates. MCU Foot with Archbishop Makarios. MCU soldier. LS cars drive away.

Keywords

Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Ceremonies; Colonialism; Independence movements; Religion and belief

Locations

Cyprus

Card file number

80890

Credits:

Camera

Felix M. Yiaxis

Commentator

Geoffrey Sumner

Length of story (in feet)

125

Story extras:

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