Country: Armenia

Direction Inna Sahakyan

Cast Aurora Mardiganian

Synopsis Aurora's Sunrise (2022) chronicles the extraordinary journey of Aurora Mardiganian, a genocide survivor who ascended to stardom in the silent film era. Her odyssey is nothing short of remarkable. After enduring the loss of her family, escaping the horrors of...

Direction Nora Martirosyan

Cast Grégoire Colin · Hayk Bakhryan · Arman Navasardyan · David Hakobyan

Synopsis Should the Wind Drop (2020) follows Alain, a French international auditor, who travels to evaluate the airport of an independent Caucasian Republic. His mission is to determine if the airport is ready to resume operations. Meanwhile, Edgar, a curious local...

Direction Artavazd Pelechian

Direction Hiner Saleem

Cast Lala Sarkissian · Romen Avinian · Ivan Franek · Armen Marouthian

Synopsis Vodka Lemon (2003) unfolds in the aftermath of the Soviet era in Armenia, presenting a narrative that mirrors a documentary in its poignant depiction of a community grappling with devastation. The story revolves around Hamo, a penniless widower with two...

Direction Artavazd Pelechian

Direction Shoghakat Vardanyan

Synopsis 1489 (2023) delves into the personal stories behind the statistics, focusing on the life and legacy of Soghomon Vardanyan, a soldier identified only by the number 1489 in official reports. The documentary explores the profound impact of his loss on...

Direction Harutyun Khachatryan

Cast Liparit Lipatirian · Manvel Mkhitaryan · David Gasparyan · Nvard Gasparyan

Direction Sarik Andreasyan

Cast Sebastien Sisak · Sabina Akhmedova · Konstantin Lavronenko · Mikael Aramyan

Synopsis Earthquake (2016) is set in Leninakan, Armenian SSR, USSR, in 1988. Following the catastrophic Spitak earthquake on December 7th, two men from different backgrounds unite to save lives. Konstantin Berezhnoy, a 50-year-old Russian, and Robert Melkonyan, a 28-year-old Armenian, collaborate...

Direction Jivan Avetisyan

Cast Rehina Budnik · Babken Chobanyan · Grigor Gabrielyan · Marineh Gabrielyan

Synopsis Tevanik (2014) delves into the aftermath of conflict, exploring a childhood cut short, the remorse for a life disrupted, and the rediscovery of cherished values amidst the ruins. The narrative unfolds through the lens of characters grappling with the enduring...

Direction Mariya Saakyan

Cast Mikael Vatinyan · Amahit Mchyan · Ani Smbatyan

Synopsis Proshchanie (2004) is a deeply moving and visually poetic exploration of love and grief. This film delves into the emotional journey of its characters, capturing the essence of their experiences with a dreamlike quality. It weaves a narrative that is...

Direction Vaheh Gevorgyants · Ruben Gevorkyants

Cast Tonino Guerra

Synopsis Autumn of the Magician (2009) delves into the multifaceted life of Tonino Guerra, a man whose talents span an astonishing array of disciplines. From scriptwriting and authoring to artistic pursuits in sculpture, drama, and architecture, Guerra's versatility is unparalleled. His...

Direction Christine Haroutounian

Cast Hasmik Hovian · Marieta Sargsyan

Synopsis World (S) (2020) follows Claudette, who has spent the last two years in a secluded Armenian village, tending to her ailing mother. Her life is a complex mix of confronting and evading the impending loss, creating a chaotic yet familiar...

Direction Nika Shek

Cast Anjelika Mashuryan · Armine Anda · Leona Prokohorenko · Ruben Abrahamyan

Synopsis From Two Worlds As A Keepsake (2012) is set in 1988 within a diverse town in Soviet Azerbaijan, where an eight-year-old girl named Ashen finds herself at the center of a heated custody battle between her divorced Armenian parents. The...

Direction Michael Goorjian

Cast Michael Goorjian · Hovik Keuchkerian · Nelli Uvarova · Mikhail Trukhin

Synopsis Amerikatsi (2022) follows the journey of Charlie, an Armenian-American portrayed by Goorjian, who returns to Armenia in 1947, only to find himself incarcerated in a Soviet prison. While confined, Charlie makes a startling discovery: he can observe a nearby apartment...

Direction Arman Nshanian

Cast Samvel Tadevosian · Arman Nshanian · Sos Janibekyan · Arevik Gevorgyan

Synopsis Songs of Solomon (2020) is a poignant cinematic journey inspired by actual historical events, focusing on a deep childhood bond that is cruelly severed by the devastating Hamidian massacres orchestrated by the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Abdul...

Direction Emile Ghessen

Cast Emile Ghessen

Synopsis 45 Days: The Fight for a Nation (2021) chronicles the intense conflict that erupted on September 27, 2020, when Azerbaijani forces, backed by NATO ally Turkey, initiated large-scale assaults on the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, also referred to as Artsakh....

Direction Arshaluys Harutyunyan

Cast Marjan Avetisyan · Babken Chobanyan · Nazeni Hovhannisyan · Sos Janibekyan

Synopsis Unknown subscriber (2019) follows a group of seven close friends who gather for a fun evening. They opt to engage in an unconventional game where each participant places their mobile phone on the table and must read aloud any incoming...

Direction Vahe Yan

Cast Rozie Avetisova · Andranik Babayan · Grigor Baghdasaryan · Ishkhan Gharibyan

Synopsis Roots (2016) follows the journey of Aram, a journalist and blogger from Boston, who decides to travel to Armenia in the lead-up to the centenary of the Armenian Genocide in 2015. His mission is to document the commemorative events for...

Direction Albert Mkrtchyan

Cast Anahit Qocharyan · Guzh Manukyan · Vardan Mkrtchyan · Armen Sargsyan

Synopsis The Dawn of the Sad Street (2008) portrays the tumultuous life in Gyumri amidst the Karabakh war, a period marked by both hope and despair. Men toil to sustain their families, while women anxiously await the safe return of their...

Direction Edgar Baghdasaryan

Cast Mais Sarkisyan · Maksim Vitorgan · Ruzan Khachatryan · Lilit Salnazaryan

Synopsis Yasha and Leonid Brezhnevy (2024) follows the journey of a dedicated Soviet laborer who, upon discovering the meager state of his pension, finds himself in an unexpected dialogue with the Secretary General of the USSR. This leads to a series...