Figure of Armen
Realizador Marlene Edoyan
Países Canada
Duração 74 min
Sinopse
Drawn to the idea of reconnecting with her ancestral homeland, the filmmaker embarks on a road trip across the countryside and villages of Armenia and the two Armenian-populated territories. Through chance encounters, we learn how Armenians living in the South Caucasus are coping with the advent of independence and “democracy”, two decades after the breakup of the USSR. As we move through the various territories the issues of border tensions, language, ethnicity and cultural heritage become prevalent. The recurrent theme throughout the film however remains the same: the challenge of residing and making a living in one’s homeland. While some are hopeful and proud, others are discouraged and bleak about the prospects of a better future. Figure of Armen captures a unique point in time where Armenian villages are being emptied out due to mass exodus from rural communities. On this breath-taking cinematic journey we witness what binds the people to this land and its legacy.
Drawn to the idea of reconnecting with her ancestral homeland, the filmmaker embarks on a road trip across the countryside and villages of Armenia and the two Armenian-populated territories. Through chance encounters, we learn how Armenians living in the South Caucasus are coping with the advent of independence and “democracy”, two decades after the breakup of the USSR. As we move through the various territories the issues of border tensions, language, ethnicity and cultural heritage become prevalent. The recurrent theme throughout the film however remains the same: the challenge of residing and making a living in one’s homeland. While some are hopeful and proud, others are discouraged and bleak about the prospects of a better future. Figure of Armen captures a unique point in time where Armenian villages are being emptied out due to mass exodus from rural communities. On this breath-taking cinematic journey we witness what binds the people to this land and its legacy.