Beginning

Beginning 1967

6.30

Philosophical essay about the October Revolution of 1917 in Russia, its influence on the destiny of the world in the 20th century.

1967

Mountain Vigil

Mountain Vigil 1964

5.54

Poetic film about the struggle of man's will and muscles against nature, about the rock-climbers who prevent landslides and eliminate their consequences.

1964

Hakob Hovnatanyan

Hakob Hovnatanyan 1967

6.08

Exploring the art of Armenian portraitist Hakob Hovnatanyan, Parajanov revives the culture of Tbilisi of the 19th century.

1967

The Color of Armenian Land

The Color of Armenian Land 1969

5.83

In his wordless debut film, Mikhail Vartanov presents the ancient and modern art of Armenia through the post-impressionist painter Martiros Saryan’s silent commentary of gestures. Biblical landscapes, the ruins of temples, frescos, cross-stones, contemporary sculptures of Tchakmakchian (Chakmakchyan), the first appearance on film of iconic modernist painter Minas and his paintings, as well as the world famous behind-the-scenes episodes of Sergei Parajanov’s landmark "The Color of Pomegranates (Sayat Nova)." The film had its first public screening at one of the world’s largest and prestigious cinematic events, the Busan International Film Festival, 43 years after it was made.

1969

Requiem

Requiem 1989

1

A documentary film dedicated to the tragedy of the Armenian people as a result of the earthquake of 1989.

1989