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The Cut Screening in Montreal – May 31
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1915 THE MOVIE – May 7 in Toronto
Starring Simon Abkarian (ARARAT, THE CUT) and Angela Sarafyan (LOST & FOUND IN ARMENIA, TWILLIGHT) with music by Serj Tankian from SYSTEM OF A DOWN. Do not miss this feature film about a couple that must confront denial in the context of what transpired in 1915.
THANK YOU, DAD – Armenia – directed by Hrach Keshishyan, starring Michael Pogosyan – Romantic Comedy
A young American-Armenian receives shocking news regarding her late father’s will. In order to inherit a vast amount of wealth, she must travel to Armenia and marry a man named Barkevos. Completely uninterested in her Armenian background, she embarks on a hilarious journey through her fatherland. THANK YOU, DAD has been selected as the 2014 […]
WATCHERS OF THE SKY – Edet Belzberg – 120 min. – Documentary – PG 13
Argentina/Bosnia and Herzegovina/Netherlands/Poland/Rwanda/Sudan (Darfur)/USA Oscar-nominated director Edet Belzberg presents a rewarding documentary on the history of genocide. Inspired by Samantha Power’s Pulitzer Prize winning book, A Problem from Hell: America in the Age of Genocide, the film begins with the career of Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term ‘genocide’ and highlights the contributions of today’s […]
THE CAPTIVE – Canada – Atom Egoyan – 112 min. – Suspense Thriller – PG 13
Academy Award nominated director Atom Egoyan’s latest and potentially most entertaining film, involves a uniquely original plot and an impressive cast with strong performances by Ryan Reynolds, Rosario Dawson, Scott Speedman, Mireille Enos, Bruce Greenwood and Kevin Durand – who plays the role of the super creepy chief villain. The film was shot in the […]
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GAREGIN NJDEH (Armenia)
Following 1915, the small but independent state of Armenia was left to fend for itself and facing the risk of absolute extinction, but for the heroics of one man, who emerged as one of the greatest military leaders in Armenian history. The Soviet authorities attempted to erase his legacy, but modern day Armenia would not […]
DEVIL'S KNOT – Canada/USA – 114 min. – Atom Egoyan
The first feature film about the notorious 1993 West Memphis murders is presented in a potently human manner by the ingenious Atom Egoyan (ADORATION). Depicting the lynch-mob fever that grips a small tightly knit community, the film demonstrates the potentially lethal consequences that flow as a result of a myopic prosecution combined with botched investigative […]
PARADJANOV – Serge Avedikian (ARAM) – Armenia/Georgia/Russia/Ukraine – 95 min
The epic story of the larger than life cinematographic genius who was always at odds with the Soviet authorities, yet his imagination captured a nation. This long awaited biopic about a cultural icon is directed by Serge Avedikian who also plays the role of the man whom the artistic giants of other countries simply refered to as The […]
GUARDIAN ANGEL – USA – 105 min. – directed by Vahik Pirhamzei – North American Premiere
After the tragic death of his wife, Ray becomes personally responsible for the safety of Vicki, an aspiring model, when due to her father’s embezzlement, she is targeted by a human trafficker and vicious criminal. Iranian-Armenian Superstar Vahik Pirhamzei is an acclaimed actor/director/writer/producer best known for his hit film, My Uncle Rafael (POM VI). His […]
BETRAYAL – USA – 84 min. – directed by Jack Topalian and produced by Valerie McCaffrey – World Premiere – PG 13
Vazgen, a Mobster who has developed a conscience, is pulled back into his past when his eldest son is accused of killing a Russian gangster. Now he must find a way to save his family and all that he’s built. Featuring a great cast including Topalian himself as the lead and Eric Roberts as a […]
ORPHANS OF THE GENOCIDE – directed by Bared Maronian –Armenia/Canada/Lebanon/Syria /USA – 91 min. – Canadian Premiere – PG 13
Emmy-award winning documentary commemorates the memory of the orphans of the Armenian genocide. The film took inspiration from an article by Robert Fisk about the discovery of the Armenian orphanage in Antoura, near Beirut, Lebanon. The orphanage was intended to “turkify” the orphans, based on the agenda of Ahmad Jamal Pasha. Maronian also provides a […]
IF ONLY EVERYONE – Armenia/Artsakh – 93 min. – produced by Michael Poghosyan – Canadian Premiere – PG 13
This story focuses on the most sensitive political issue for the Armenian nation today, Artsakh. Why did people die, what was the war about, what motivated such heroic deeds? Some have found the answers, others are still searching. These questions eclipse real lives of real people, whom we often think about the least, unfortunately. Gurgen […]
IT WAS YOU CHARLIE – Canada – 80 min. – directed by Emmanuel Shirinian – Special Screening – PG 13
A dark comedy-drama about a suicidal doorman named Abner, who blames himself for the death of a woman who died in a car crash he survived. One year has passed since the accident, and Abner’s life has come to a halt. He spends lonely nights working the graveyard shift, and haunting days trying to take […]
I LEFT MY SHOES IN ISTANBUL – Lebanon/Turkey – 64 min. – directed by Nigol Bezjian – Canadian Premiere – Rated: Family
Modernist poet, Sako Arian, returns to his ancestral city of Istanbul, where his cultural and literary roots are found. His heritage comes alive as he tours the old streets of the city, once bustling with Armenian citizens, as well as the historic schools, churches, and the cemeteries where famous poets were buried. His journey brings […]
MILK, CARNATIONS & A GODLY SONG: The Legacy of Daniel Varoujan
The film is a search into the literary legacy of Daniel Varoujan (1884-1915), one of the pillars of Armenian literature. Through close analysis of his poetry by renowned experts and reading his poem, we get to have a glimpse of how Armenian literally thinking has evolved from the Pagan times up to 2010, April 24th […]
ABSTRACTION – USA – 100 min. – directed by Prince Bagdasaryan – Canadian Premiere – AA 14
An intense crime action-drama revolving around the heist of a half-million dollar painting. Starring Ken Davitian (Borat) and Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight). Winner of several awards at the Action on Film International Film Festival including Best Villain for Davitian, who takes on a new dimension in this thrilling film. It also snagged the coveted […]
METZARENTS – USA – 32 min. – directed by Hayk Hambarstum – Canadian Premiere – PG 13
This is the story of Vahag, a young Armenian-American awakening to his Armenian identity. Vahag and his Korean-American girlfriend Hanna are both struggling actors who live in Hollywood. When Vahag is offered the role of Misak Metzarents in a play, he begins to confront his long dormant Armenian roots which ultimately distances him from Hanna […]
KORE – France – 8 min. – directed by Eric Dinkian – North American Premiere – PG 13
Winner of Best Short at POM VII, Dinkian returns with a short about a Japanese woman who searches for the forms of nature in an urban world. His latest piece is not to be missed as it recently won Best Experimental Film at the European Independent Film Festival.
IRISH LOKHOUMS: A SWEET STORY FROM CORK – Ireland – 26 min. – directed by RoseAnn Foley – North American Premiere – Rated: Family
A documentary based on the true story of Harutiun Batmazian, whom after fleeing Turkey in 1902 while a law student in Bolis, became a successful confectioner in Cork. His Hadji Bey lokhoums remain the most-sought after sweets in Ireland and Corktonians to this day consider these lokhoums a source of civic pride.
HAMSHEN AT CROSSROADS OF PAST AND PRESENT – Armenia/Turkey/Western Armenia – 60 min. – directed by Professor Lusine Sahakyan – Canadian Premiere – Rated: Family
A film dedicated to the current state of the descendants of the Armenians of Hamshen (Hamshentsis); a people who were forcibly Islamicized (‘Turkified’) by the Ottoman Empire in the 18th century. Today, they live primarily in the provinces of Rizeh and Artvin, as well as in Istanbul and other large cities in Turkey. The film […]
THE EPIPHANY – USA – 18 min. – directed by Ella Hatamian – Canadian Premiere – Rated: Family
It’s January 5th, Armenian Christmas Eve, and the Hatamian family only has 15-minutes to complete their preparations for the annual holiday feast. Chaos ensues as one might expect but the eventual result is far from the expected.
DIALOGUES – Armenia – 29 min. – directed by Diana Kardumanyan – North American Premiere – Rated: Family
Starring Narine Grigoryan and Armen Margaryan, Kardumanyan is a three time POMgrant recipient and her previous work includes THE AUTUMN SUN (POM II), THE SHOWER which received honourable mention for Best Short Film at POM IV and GALATA (POM VI). This is Diana’s first short film with dialogue about a couple who traverse the streets […]
JANAPAR – UK – 79 min. – filmed by Tom Allen – North American Premiere – Rated: Family
23-year-old Englishman Tom Allen has completed his university studies and is set for what he hopes will be a successful career, but he finds himself battling the question of his generation: isn’t there more to life than this? Leaving it all behind, Tom sets off on the ultimate quest for freedom as he embarks on […]
SAROYANLAND – 72 min. – Turkey/Western Armenia – directed by Lusin Dink – North American Premiere – Rated: Family
In the year 1964, famous author William Saroyan took a journey to his birthplace in Bitlis, located in historic Armenia. This docu-drama traces the actual path of that journey and aims to understand Saroyan’s unique attitude to belonging, witnessing the self-discovery of a man who followed the traces of his Armenian ancestors. Produced by Hamshen […]
ADAPTATION – Canada – 6 min. – Emmanuel Shirinian
This short film explores the emotional experience of immigration through the eyes of Toni Silberman, human rights activist and Holocaust educator. A powerful and moving documentary presented in a hybrid of various forms, including re-enactment, archival footage & collage.
****DEVIL’S NIGHT – directed by Ara Sagherian – Canada – 12 min.
A married man’s world unravels when he discovers his wife’s adulterous ways. Sagherian is a recent POMGrant recipient and this will be his fifth contribution to the Pomegranate Film Festival following up on HOLDING (POM VII), MATURE WHITEHEADS (POM VI), SPARE CHANGE (POM VI) and HORIZON (POM V).
THE PHEASANT HUNTER – Armenia – 23 min. – directed by Marine Zakaryan – North American Premiere – Rated: Family
Winner of Best Debut (2012), Armenia National Cinema Award and based on a short story by William Saroyan. Fourteen year-old Haik wants to hunt a pheasant. For a long time, the stubborn teenager wants to borrow his father’s gun and he eventually does so. Once lost and alone in the forest, Haik finds out that […]
GENOCIDE MEMOIRS – Australia – 14 min. – directed by Shahane Bekarian – Canadian Premiere – PG 13
Part rock video, part documentary, this edgy and well presented short film is based on the memoirs of the film maker’s grandfather; a genocide survivor who eventually settles in the land down under.
RUBY’S SECRET – Canada – 4 min. – directed by Kalen Artinian – North American Premiere – PG 13
A man and a woman meet at a bar, their subsequent nightstand ends up taking an entirely different direction. Young local director Kalen Artinian’s previous screenings at POM include MOVE at POM VI and HELLVETICA at POM VII.
PAYING FOR IT – USA – 22 min. – produced by Narineh Hacopian – Canadian Premiere – AA 14
While on a weekend getaway with her boyfriend, young Deidre discovers a call girl passed out on their hotel hallway. She decides to help her. Their time together allows Deidre to open up to this stranger and to reveal her deepest thoughts. Hacopian has recently served as associate producer for Some Girl(s) starring Adam Brody […]
MY ARMENIAN NEIGHBORHOOD – India – 27 min. – directed by Samimitra Das – North American Premiere – Rated: Family
This short documentary examines the unique history of the Armenian community in Calcutta, India and highlights the remarkable identity of the Diaspora in this historic city. It documents the early Armenian merchants who settled in the city as a result of the ancient Great Silk Road, the current state of the Armenian Church & School, […]
HYE POWER – USA – 16 min. – directed by Nazo Bravo – Canadian Premiere – PG 13
A short music video by a popular Armenian recording artist Nazo Bravo.
FOLIE A DEUX – USA – 14 min. – directed by Armen Khechoumian – Canadian Premiere – Rated: Family
The story of two strangers who escape their melancholy lives and embark on a series of imaginary dates. Beautifully choreographed by young director Armen Kechoumian.
QUITTER – USA – 16 min. – directed by Garen Mirzaian – North American Premiere – Rating: Family
A young man is inspired to make a healthy change in his life only to realize the source of his inspiration is slowly turning into his nemesis. An entertaining short film. Trailer: QUITTER | Trailer from Garen Mirzaian on Vimeo.
JUST LIKE HER – USA – 18 min. – directed Eddie Melikyan – Canadian Premiere – PG 13
The story revolves around Thanksgiving dinner and a young woman’s inner struggles about the past. Unable to suppress the urge to speak about the taboo, a family quarrel quickly escalates when Ashley confronts her father, a highly regarded physician, about her mother’s suicide. Trailer:
***WAITING – directed Nara Karapetyan – Armenia – 11 min.
A young boy keeps in touch with his father who is living in Syria as an expat worker. Through the correspondence, the boy shares his emotions and thoughts. His mother withholds the harsh truth from the child, wanting to keep his hopeful spirit alive. Karapetyan is a young filmmaker from Yerevan.
DEVIL’S DEN – directed by Arev Manoukian – Canada – 5 min.
This film is the hauntingly dark journey of a newly married man trapped in a deep erotic dream. The dream quickly turns into a nightmare as he spirals down into the Devil’s Den. Filmed for electronic music artist Skrillex and Wolfgang Gartner. Manoukian received honorary mention for his short film NUIT BLANCHE at POM V.
WAS CASANOVA ARMENIAN? – Italy/USA – 21 min. – Directed by Tanner Boyajian – Canadian Premiere – Rating: Family
Well researched short film that explores the theory of whether one of the most notorious characters in world history was of Armenian origin. This interesting documentary examines the important role that Venice has always played for the Armenian Diaspora dating back several centuries and also includes interviews with the late Dr. Michael J. Hagopian, the […]
TRUE HUMAN – Canada – 10 min. – directed by Shant Dolbakian – North American Premiere – PG 13
Secrets are revealed when a recovering addict recounts past events to his cynical therapist. This Toronto director’s short film was also selected as part of the Cannes Court Métrage (2013).
LOST HORIZONS – France/Italy – 15 min. – directed by Arnaud Khayadjanian – Canadian Premiere – PG 13
Filmed in scenic Corsica, a young man, like his late father, wishes to leave and discover new horizons. As an ardent music lover, he is torn between his mother who encourages him to pursue his passion and his grandparents who wish for him to stay on the island. Young director Khayadhanian is a graduate of […]
*SUBHUMAN – directed by Michael Aloyan – USA – 11 min.
Winner of several short film awards. The film depicts a Russian captive in a Nazi concentration camp in this Toronto Premiere. Trailer:
SOUR MILK – USA – 8 min. – directed by Tanner Boyajian – Canadian Premiere – AA 14
A short dark comedy about unrequited love and its unpredictable consequences. Talented young director Tanner Boyajian is a filmmaker that movie goers will start to remember.
DEMI POINTE – USA – 29 min. – directed by Talin Avakian – Canadian Premiere – Rated: Family
Winner of the prestigious Indie Soul Best Picture Award at the Boston International Film Festival ’13. A young girl struggles to speak and retreats to her vivid imagination as a way to escape her anxiety. She begins therapy with a caring specialist and soon discovers that her love for ballet is an outlet for communication. […]