THE PHOENIX OF PERSIA | A Persian Wedding Documentary in Cyprus

Callum & Taraneh travelled all the way from New Zealand to Cyprus, and their love story became the foundation for something the island has never witnessed before.

This is the first chapter-driven wedding documentary ever created in Cyprus, crafted with real interviews, raw emotion, and a cinematic structure inspired by Netflix storytelling.

But what makes this film truly different?

🔸 The bride’s interview was filmed AFTER the wedding, still in her dress — speaking in hindsight with raw honesty.
🔸 The groom’s story opens the film, grounded and emotional.
🔸 Persian traditions — from the sofreh to the honey ritual — become narrative elements, not just visuals.
🔸 Six cinematic chapters, each revealing a deeper side of their journey.
🔸 Their real reactions are included, letting you experience the day the way they lived it.

Created by award-winning cinematographer Chris Papis of PHOTO PAPIS & SONS, this film marks a turning point — a Prototype for a new era of wedding cinema in Cyprus.

Not a highlight - Not a montage.
A fully constructed cinematic experience.

Welcome to THE PHOENIX OF PERSIA.
A love story reborn.
A film that pushes the industry forward.

FOLLOW THE JOURNEY

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