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Armenian Film Festival - SydneyMELBOURNE: 29-31 August, Lido Cinemas Hawthorn
The festival opens with the uplifting crowd-please The Reverse Side of the Medal. An inspiring film, and true story following the journey of a female weightlifter, exploring themes of determination, strength and breaking barriers in sport. Having wide appeal, this film delivers national pride and success.
Closing Night is Monsieur Aznavour, an epic portrait of the legendary French-Armenian singer.
Highlights also include:
The sweeping documentary Cup of Salvation, a rare window into the world’s oldest winemaking region. At the crossroads of Armenia and Iran, a father and daughter must overcome war, religion and geopolitics to establish their wines on the global stage and reclaim a 6,000-year-old tradition of winemaking. From the team behind the SOMM documentaries.
My Sweet Land Australian Premiere | Jordan's Academy Award Entry to the 97th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film, which was subsequently withdrawn due to diplomatic pressure from Azerbaijan.11-year-old Vrej's life in his homeland Artsakh is like a paradise. However when war erupts, he must flee with his family and confront the devastation left behind. A testament to the people of Artsakh where resilience endures among generations.
Tezeta - Armenian influence on Ethiopia.
A compelling documentary covering the birth of modern music in Ethiopia featuring Ethiopian greats inspired by the genocide orphans of Armenia, a film that bridges Armenian and Ethiopian cultures through the universal language of jazz and music.
The festival presents two hilarious comedies this year; Master of Destiny and Rosali, about a unique female robot.
For our younger audiences there are two family options this year; Once Upon a Time at School 2: The Last Guardian Australian Premiere - Perfect for families!
A high school adventure film. School librarian Vachik mysteriously disappears, and Don Quixote appears its up to twelve-year-old Hayk must uncover the secret of this transportation and the mysteries around it. For our youngest audience members.
‘Kids at the Flicks’ A specially curated session for children - 4 short films, featuring two charming Armenian animations and a heartwarming live-action story,
The 2025 festival once again brings the best of Armenian culture to Australian audiences.
For the full festival programme and to purchase tickets, visit www.armenianfilmfestival.com.au. All films feature English subtitles.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lido Cinemas, 675 Glenferrie Road,Melbourne,VIC,Australia
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