2024 Films
THE GOLDEN CHAIN OF MERCY
The untold story of the Australian and New Zealand connection to the Armenian genocide is revealed in this ground-breaking documentary. A story of survivors, and of the Australian heroes who came to their aid.
DOCUMENTARY | 71 MIN | 2024 | ARMENIA | DIR: ARMAN CHILINGARYAN | Pro: Manvel Saribekyan | M | ENGLISH
VISHAP
A university student Hayk one day discovers he has the supernatural powers of the Vishap, from an ancient Armenian dragon legend. He uses his powers to help others against evil, including his city of Yerevan and his love.
ACTION, FANTASY | 86 MIN | 2022 | ARMENIA | DIR: GRIGOR GASPARYAN, ARMAN SARGSYAN | PG | ARMENIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
IT'S SPRING (GARUN A)
An epic wartime-drama, inspired by true events. Levon, a talented musician, faces a dilemma when his sense of duty for his country collides with his future, when an unexpected war in Armenia disturbs the peace.
WAR-DRAMA | 105 MIN | 2022 | ARMENIA | DIR: ROMAN MUSHEGHYAN | R | ARMENIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
WOMEN IN BLACK
Women in Black takes place at a wealthy man’s wake. What should be a peaceful day of mourning for his family turns into something outrageous as each of his mistresses unexpectedly appear. Featuring an all-star cast of Armenian talent. Plus a social mixer after the film.
COMEDY | 112 MIN | 2023 | ARMENIA | DIR: GOR KIRAKOSIAN | MA15+ | ARMENIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
THE COLOUR OF POMEGRANATES (Sayat Nova)
Celebrating 100 years of the legendary Armenian director Sergei Parajanov, The Colour of Pomegranates is considered one of the greatest films of all time and influential in film history. An unconventional biopic of 18th century Armenian folk musician Sayat Nova.
DRAMA | 77 MIN | 1969 | ARMENIA | DIR: SERGEI PARAJANOV | M | ARMENIAN, GEORGIAN, AZERBAIJANI WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
BLOCKADE
Chinari is a small village in the Tavush region of Armenia, sitting on the border with Azerbaijan. For thirty years, Chinari’s inhabitants have been trying to survive with the Azeri’s threatening their existence. Among them, there is the Petrossian family. The film takes an intimate look into their daily life in their struggle for survival.
DOCUMENTARY | 90 MIN | 2020 | ARMENIA | DIR: HAKOB MELKONYAN | MA15+ | ARMENIAN TAVUSH DIALECT WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
YASHA AND LEONID BREZHNEV
Yasha struggles to accept the new realities of post-Soviet Union life. With the help of historical leaders like Brezhnev and Ceausescu, he clings to the past with humorous and tragic consequences.
COMEDY DRAMA | 108 MIN | 2024 | ARMENIA, RUSSIA | DIR: EDGAR BAGHDASARYAN | MA15+ | ARMENIAN & RUSSIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
FROM ARARAT TO ZION
Follow the treacherous path of Armenian pilgrims to the Holy Land through the centuries, who showed deep devotion and sacrifice to preserve the spiritual traditions of the Holy Land. A stunning documentary exploring Armenia’s Christian history, from Mount Ararat to the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem.
DOCUMENTARY | 71 MIN | 2009 | ARMENIA | DIR: EDGAR BAGHDASARYAN | PG | ENGLISH
AZNAVOUR BY CHARLES
Aznavour by Charles is an absorbing documentary that delves beyond the celebrity facade of music icon Charles Aznavour, featuring personal family history, his early years in Montmartre, his relationships with successive wives, and his travels across the globe. Includes behind-the-scenes footage of concerts, including at Carnegie Hall.
DOCUMENTARY | 75 MIN | 2019 | FRANCE | DIR: MARC DI DOMENICO, CHARLES AZNAVOUR | PG | FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
SHORT FILMS
7 short films capturing a mosaic of Armenian stories.
It Takes a Village
From the Border
Stones
Armat
Anahide
The Song of Flying Leaves
The Mud
7 SHORT FILMS | TOTAL 90 MIN | M15+ | ALL FILMS HAVE ENGLISH SUBTITLES
Sergei Parajanov: The Rebel
An insightful documentary celebrating the remarkable talent, creativity and artistic vision of Armenian film director Sergei Parajanov. Includes interviews with the director himself.
DOCUMENTARY | 52 MIN | 2003 | FRANCE | DIR: PATRICK CAZALS | PG | FRENCH, GEORGIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
ANAHIT
Bringing the classic fairytale to a new generation, Anahit is a colourful animation filled with beautiful songs and humour in a story of good versus evil. King Vachagan of Ancient Armenia falls in love with Anahit, a simple country girl, and must go on an exciting adventure to defeat dark forces and win her heart.
ANIMATION | 86 MIN | 2014 | ARMENIA | DIR: DAVID SAHAKYANTS, LYULYA SAHAKYANTS |PG |ARMENIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
Disney Jr's Mickey Mouse Funhouse "Vardavar!"
Mickey, Minnie and friends participate in the Armenian water tradition Vardavar. Minnie wears her brand-new dress and realises she has the wrong outfit. She is aided by the Armenian Goddess Astghik (Little Star) who gifts her a traditional taraz (Armenian dress and headdress).
ANIMATION | 11 MIN | 2024 | USA |WRITTEN BY: KATHLEEN SARNELLI KAPUKCHYAN, DIRECTOR: MELISSA SUBER | G | ENGLISH
