Film Screening
Aurora’s Sunrise-Film Screening
Leon S. & Pete Peters Educational Center, Fresno States 5010 N. Woodrow Ave., Fresno, United Statesco-sponsored by the Armenian Studies Program and CineCulture A genocide survivor becomes a silent movie star: Aurora Mardiganian's odyssey is close to unreal. After losing her family, escaping slavery, and enduring Hollywood greed. She journeys far to tell the world of the Armenian Genocide. Followed by a discussion with director Inna Sahakyan
Armenians in Performing Arts Melbourne
Frankston Arts Centre 27-37 Davey Street, Frankston, VIC, AustraliaAn extraordinary cultural event featuring a special concert by Natalie Aroyan, Principal Soprano with Opera Australia and Dr. Hayk Arsenyan, New York based pianist-composer, a native of Armenia, featuring 6 short films by Armenian filmmakers. There will also be special performances by the Azad Gharibian Dance Group.
Armenians in Performing Arts Sydney
The Concourse Concert Hall 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, AustraliaAn extraordinary cultural event featuring a special concert by Natalie Aroyan, Principal Soprano of Opera Australia and Dr. Hayk Arsenyan, Armenian native, New York based pianist-composer. Alongside this concert and performances by AGBU Tamzara Dance Group will be 6 Armenian produced short films.
Echoes of Kef Time
University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United StatesSynopsis of the Film: Richard Hagopian, a legendary Armenian-American musician, pioneered one of the most fruitful genres of Armenian cultural folk music and the joyous, dance-filled events that his band was notorious for holding: Kef Time. But times change, and the once sold-out shows faded into history. Echoes of Kef Time dives into Richard’s quest… Continue reading Echoes of Kef Time
Armenians in Film at Curzon Bloomsbury
Curzon Bloomsbury The Brunswick Centre, London, London, United KingdomAGBU Arts' Armenians in Film: 6 Short Films by Armenian Filmmakers has been showcasing works by award winning Armenian filmmakers at the Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York City, the most distinguished film venue in the US, since 2015, as well touring the series to audiences in California, Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Australia.… Continue reading Armenians in Film at Curzon Bloomsbury
Armenians in Film at Lincoln Center
Film at Lincoln Center 144 W 65th Street, New York, New York, United StatesAGBU Arts is pleased to be showcasing 6 short films by award winning Armenian filmmakers in New York City at Film at Lincoln Center. In addition to the film screening, AGBU Arts is raising funds for the AGBU Global Relief Fund for Artsakh-Armenia.
“Armenians in Film” : 6 Short Films by Armenian Filmmakers
Leon S. & Pete Peters Educational Center, Fresno States 5010 N. Woodrow Ave., Fresno, United StatesThis event will begin at 5:30 PM with a screening of 6 short films followed by a virtual discussion with the directors at 6:45 PM.
Armenians in Film Orange County
St. Mary Armenian Church 148 22nd St, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesThe AGBU Orange County Saturday School and AGBU Arts are pleased to present 6 short films by award winning Armenian filmmakers. This year's selections include Sunset by Kristine Khanamiryan, Crossing the Blue by Victoria Aleksanyan, Dehatsi - I was another place by Tatiana Boudakian, Stones by Arman Ayvazyan, and The Road by Charlotte Mungomery featuring… Continue reading Armenians in Film Orange County
“Amerikatsi”
Leon S. & Pete Peters Educational Center, Fresno States 5010 N. Woodrow Ave., Fresno, United States"Amerikatsi" film screening following a discussion with the director, Michael Goorjian. Amerikatsi is a film of tremendous spirit and hope, Amerikatsi follows Charlie as he returns to his Armenian homeland and finds a country under Soviet rule. After being unjustly imprisoned, he soon discovers he can see into a nearby apartment from his cell window.… Continue reading “Amerikatsi”
Armenians in Film Milan
Nuovo Armenia Via Livigno 9, Milano, MI, ItalyNuovo Armenia, AGBU Milan, and AGBU Arts invite you to enjoy 6 newly selected short films by award winning Armenian filmmakers. Event may be rescheduled due to weather conditions.
Strangers in a Promised Land – Remastered
University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United States“Strangers in a Promised Land” is the story of the Fresno Armenian community over a hundred-year period. This newly remastered film from the original 16mm print, depicts the universal experience of immigration, the overcoming of adversity, discrimination and the achievement of success by Fresno Armenians. Narrated by Governor George Deukmejian, the film tells the story… Continue reading Strangers in a Promised Land – Remastered