Armenian Cinematography: First Republic


Every film is the reflection and document of its own era; the evaluation of historical events years after are changing. How much did the Armenian films made during Soviet era managed to maintain and describe the internal political situation of the First Republic? The TV program series “Offscreen” addresses the films “Delivery”, “Saroyan Brothers”, “Kikos”, “Mexican Diplomats” and “Orchestra Boys”. 
 

Father Yesayi Artenian, Ararat Levonyan


“A friendship is spontaneous, with no preconditions, just like ours is”, say Father Yesayi Artenian. Father Yesayi Artenian and Ararat Levonyan have different characters, but always come to common understanding. They remember with joy their trip to Jerusalem. 

Dilakian Brothers


“The cartoon “Found Dream” was created nearly four decades ago and now lives its own life”, say Dilakian brothers, - “we are happy that our only work is so much loved and recognizable, no matter that we are left offscreen”. 
Dilakians live in New York. The brothers tell about their appearance in Hye Film, what encounters changed their lives, would they ever return to shooting more cartoons etc. 
 

 

Arman Manaryan


The films “Tjvjik”, “Karine”, “Heghnar Water Spring”, “Earth and Gold”, “Comrade Panjuni” authored by Arman Manaryan are among the most significant compositions of the Armenian cinematography. Arman Manaryan’s friends Stepan Shakaryan, Robert Matevosyan, Levon Atoyants, Vrezh Petrosyan tell about the activities, hardships and successes of the film producing procecess. 

Armen Khojoyan, Vardan Fereshetyan


For painter Armen Khojoyan and writer Vardan Fereshetyan friendship means to understand each other without words. They enjoy reading poetry in the studio, play the piano and share silence…

Christmas


The Christmas is replete with pleasant surprises for the heros of the TV series “Little Acolytes”. For the first time ever, they went up the altar of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and attended Divine Liturgy with the Supreme Patriarch. The little acolytes tell about the unforgettable day. 

Narek of St. Hovhannes Church


Narek dreams to become a world chess champion. We met him in St. Hovhannes Church of Yerevan. He goes to church every Sunday, wears vest and takes part in the Divine Liturgy. 

Palm Sunday in Holy Trinity Church


Palm Sunday or Tsakhkazard is one of the most awaited feasts of little acolytes. Holy Trinity Church of Yerevan os also crowded this day. Our little heroes told us gladly how they spent their day. 

Lilit Melikyan, Naira Mkhitaryan


Painter-designers Lilit Melikyan and Naira Mkhitaryan not always agree to each other’s opinion, yet they are indispensable friends. The friendship acquired at a mature stage of life is a most precious gift of life. The friends tell about their past experiences, trials, achievements and future.
 

Deacon Narek Kirakosyan


Deacon Narek sings in Etchmiadzin Choir, masters a few instruments – reedpipe, guitar, duduk. “I can’t imagine my life without music”, - says Narek, - “creativity is the biggest gift ever given to men, an opportunity of self-expression and self-recognition”.

Yura


Yura doesn’t imagine his day without St. Gevorg Church. “Every morning I first run to the Church, then to school… I dream of becoming a priest; I know that I need to study well”. 

Agnesa


Every Sunday, little Agnesa is singing in the choir of St. Hovhannes Church of Arinj. 
Our little heroe is telling how she coped with the issues of sharakans (spiritual songs), how she attends Liturgies and what she does in general.