Aurora’s Sunrise, a historical animated documentary based on the true story of Armenian Genocide survivor Aurora Mardiganian has received numerous accolades, awards and recognition from international film festivals, critics and award ceremonies around the world. The film, based on Zoryan Institute’s original interview with Aurora Mardiganian, tells the brave story […]
Tigran Nersisian’s Back to Ashtarak, an award-winning short documentary that reflects on the power of nostalgia and the enduring connection we have with our memories, will screen at various universities throughout California, announced the Armenian […]
In light of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Artsakh – with Azerbaijan’s blockade of the Lachin Corridor creating a deepening food, health and humanitarian crisis for the 120,000 Armenians now trapped in the republic – […]
Armenians are resilient. Our stories are proof of that. Aurora’s Sunrise is one of those stories. A dazzling blend of distinctive, watercolor-esque animation, archival footage of the film’s heroine and clips from the 1919 silent […]
Actress Nora Armani was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the opening ceremony of the 38th annual Alexandria Film Festival on Wednesday, October 5, at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. In attendance were Egyptian film star […]
ARTsakh Arts and Cultural Foundation is proud to announce that Gate to Heaven – «Դրախտի դարպասը», a film by Jivan Avetisyan, has been included in AMC’s independent programming schedule. Gate to Heaven will see its […]
NEW YORK, NY—Actress Nora Armani will be receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the opening ceremony of The Alexandria Film Festival‘s 38th edition which will be held on Wednesday, October 5 at 8 p.m. in […]
Following its popular nationwide premiere on PBS, the award-winning documentary The Hidden Map has been scheduled to air again in several cities from Los Angeles to Boston during the network’s August pledge drive. Especially noteworthy […]
Nestled on the cliffside of Dzoragyugh, a former district of historical Yerevan, stands the Sergei Parajanov Museum, a former workshop of a carpenter. But how did this marvelous museum, in dedication to a worldwide film […]
YEREVAN—The Zoryan Institute is pleased to announce that the animated film Aurora’s Sunrise has been featured in the International Competition at the 19th annual Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival. The film was screened on […]
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