Greek News, New York
Jan 14 2008

”Greek-Turkish War” via Hollywood
Posted on Monday, January 14 @ 14:08:25 EST by greek_news

Ankara.- The production of a major Hollywood movie about the Kurds
and the genocide of the Armenians and other Christians in Asia Minor
has sparked angry reactions in Turkey. The film will depict the
struggles of the Kurds for the creation of an independent state, and
will also make extensive reference to the persecution they have
suffered at the hands of the Turks. The main roles will reportedly be
played by big names like Mel Gibson, Antonio Banderras and Sylvester
Stallone, and the scenes will be shot in northern Iraq at an
estimated cost of some $300 million.

The Turks are reportedly furious about the script of the movie, which
they have described as pure propaganda, and have warned of a boycott.
Turkish newspapers charge a shameful conspiracy of Kurds, Armenians
and Greeks against Turkey, in an effort to distort history and to
attribute non-existent responsibility to the Turkish people for
events in Asia Minor in the early 20th century.

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