The imminent release of Nicolas Cage's Jiu Jitsu is
very significant for Cyprus
The release of Nicolas Cage's latest film “Jiu
Jitsu” on November 20th will represent a
significant event, not just for his many fans, but also for
Cyprus' nascent film production industry. The local
industry though small is bursting with talent and fresh ideas. In
recent years films produced locally have been screened at Cannes
and Venice film festivals and won awards at the Tribeca, Quebec and
Palm Springs film festivals. The importance of “Jiu
Jitsu” though, lies in the fact that it is the first
‘Hollywood' production to be entirely filmed in Cyprus
and the first high profile success story for the Cyprus film
incentive scheme (the ‘Scheme') launched by the
government in 2018.
