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‘The Melody of Armenia’: How a lost silent film was restored and given a new voice
During this year’s Armenian Heritage Cruise (AHC), a restored silent film premiered on Jan. 11, accompanied by a newly composed soundtrack.
The Melody of Armenia tells the story of Mrs. Ghazarian, a genocide survivor living in France in the 1920s. She had six children, five of whom perished during the genocide. Her surviving son lives with her, and together, they attempt to rebuild their lives in exile. Like many survivors, Mrs. Ghazarian is haunted by the horrors she lived through and is d
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Amazing work – thank you, George, for your dedication, and to Mher and team for the soundtrack.
What a report and what a project!
Had it not been for Mark Gavoor’s reporting, I would have not been aware of the efforts that went into the making of this film, which most likely many of us will see.
A film like this MUST be viewed by as many
Armenians as possible. Hopefully, there will be a way to inform not only fellow Armenians, but many others: a. About the film, and b.How, when, and where it will be shown so that all of those interested can have the pleasure of seeing it.
Continue to do this kind of work.