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The life of the revered 18th-century Armenian poet and musician Sayat-Nova. Portraying events in the life of the artist from childhood up to his death, the movie addresses in particular his relationships with women, including his muse. The production tells Sayat-Nova's dramatic story by using both his poems and largely still camerawork, creating a work hailed as revolutionary by Mikhail Vartanov.
Oct 1969
The Armenian national hero, David Bek, leads a major Armenian uprising against Safavid Persia in the Syunik region in the 18th century.
Feb 1944
Armenfilm's cartoon about nature-lover Garsevan, who encountered hooligan poachers on vacation.
Jan 1976
This is a story about the origin of hostility between a cat and a dog. Based on the ballad of Hovhannes Tumanyan.
Feb 1938
This is a story about the fate of a broken family, about the uncertainty of Ruben, who left his family, about attempts to return father, and about a series of funny, but also sad events that bring this dead-end story to a conclusion.
Dec 1984
Anti-nuclear cartoon about a soldier at a nuclear test site. Among other things, the mutating effect of radiation is shown in a bizarre form.
Jan 1988
Small provincial town at the end of the 19th century. Barber Hakob is a passionate pigeon-admirer with them finding his peace of mind and filling the dullness of provincial life with poetry. Soon he is forced to choose his pigeon loft or his daughter's happiness.
Feb 1985
Nothing is easy for Torik, a shy orphan adopted by his aunt and uncle: he struggles to fit into village life, learn a craft, or find a wife. When Torik does fall in love – with Anjel, a local prostitute – he must face down the disapproval of his narrow-minded community and assert his right to happiness.
Oct 1980
Two part film about David Bek and Mkhitar Sparapet's major Armenian uprising against Safavid Persia in the Syunik region in the 18th century.
Oct 1978
Created in 1983, the animated movie uses the plot of Ovanes Tumanyan's tale "Talking fish".
Mar 1983
Soviet Armenian adaptation of Ray Bradbury's "The Martian Chronicles"
Jun 1988
Apr 1958
Through guiles and intrigues, a young dandy arranges the marriage of his friend with his beloved girl, despite the unwillingness of her father.
Jan 1970
Real life tragic story of Arakel whose anguish towards lost homeland made him cross Soviet-Turkish border during Stalin era.
Oct 1990
A pedigree bull-calf becomes boe of contention between the heads of two competitive collective farms, two brothers-in-law.
Nov 1955
Famous Soviet Armenian clown Leonid Yengibarov stars in this film about the artistic quest of a talented circus actor.
Oct 1963
The house of a village teacher burns down. Out of sympathy the villagers come to rebuild the house. And here come the real troubles...
Mar 1984
The millionaire’s daughter can't stand the disgrace, when learns that his father made his fortune by stealing from his former companion.
Aug 1956
All animals in the forest have their own roles, except for the fox. He feels useless until he accidentally discovers his hidden talent.
Feb 1976
An aged man falls in love with a woman refugee from Western Armenia. When his beloved dies because of his daughters, in a fury he destroys his only treasure - apple garden.
Dec 1985