Armenian Film Festival Sydney
Bringing you the best of Armenian films from around the globe. The festival is now in its 3rd year, and will feature 15 films over two weekends from 17 to 26 August 2018, including comedy, drama, documentaries and shorts.
THE PATH OF OUR DREAM - Closing Film
Sunday 26 August 2018
Our heart-warming closing film is by 7 Directors and features 7 unique stories. Each story is based on true events and reflects the lives of ordinary people. Each character is one of us, searching for happiness. Longing, sense of duty, belief, anticipation, a smile, a newfound dream… A wonderful, feel-good film.
122 MIN / DRAMA / ARMENIA, TURKEY, FRANCE
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+
ARMENIAN WITH ENGLISH SUB
Event Cinema Top Ryde
MULTI-FILM PASSES
Discounted prices for multi-film purchases. Select films at time of purchase. Must be for separate films. Excludes Opening Night.
3 FILM PASS $60
5 FILM PASS $90
SAME-DAY 2 FILM PASS $40
- Go to both films on the same day: Choose from:
---Lost in Armenia + Crows of Desert
---Short Films + Poker AM
---Lost Birds + Path of Dream
Event Cinema Top Ryde
LOST BIRDS + Q&A with filmmakers
Sunday 26 August 2018
A historical fairy-tale like story told through the eyes of a young brother and sister, who are left behind in the mass deportations of the Armenians in the Ottoman Empire in 1915. Bedo and Maryam, together with their wounded bird Bacik, embark on a journey to search for their mother. Beautifully told.
Q&A with filmmakers Ela Alyamac, Aren Perdeci following screening
90 MIN / DRAMA, FAMILY / SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES / TURKISH WITH ENGLISH SUBS
No reserved seating for any of the sessions.
Event Cinema Top Ryde
POKER.AM
Saturday 25 August 2018
A fun, adventurous comedy, full of car thefts, chases, poker games – and of course a love story. Mushko works in one of Yerevan’s most famous restaurants, and is preparing to propose to his girlfriend. At the same time his poker playing friend needs his help. A laugh-out-loud comedy with very memorable characters.
101 MIN / COMEDY, ADVENTURE/ ARMENIA / 2012 / DIR: DAVID BABAKHANYAN
SUITABLE FOR AGES 18+
ARMENIAN WITH ENGLISH
Event Cinema Top Ryde
SHORT FILMS
Saturday 25 August 2018
An entertaining and varied selection of short films from across the globe, each telling a unique story. Each one will entertain and challenge your perspectives.
Films include:
MARIAM’S DAY OFF
LE TCHEUREG DE VARTOUCHE
CEMILE’S OBSESSION
ORPHAN TREE
THE PIANO
THE POMEGRANATE TREE
120 MIN (TOTAL) / SHORTS / ARMENIA, FRANCE, TURKEY, CANADA
SUITABLE FOR AGES 18+
ENGLISH SUBTITLES
Event Cinema Top Ryde
YEVA
Friday 24 August 2018
Yeva is a young woman who escapes her influential in-laws with her daughter Nareh, after her husband’s tragic death, and takes refuge in one of the villages of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh). However, it is a village where she has a past and the villagers begin to wonder what secrets she is hiding. YEVA was Armenia’s submission for the Best Foreign Film category at the 2018 Academy Awards.
94 MIN / DRAMA / ARMENIA, IRAN / 2017 / DIR: ANAHID ABAD
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+
ARMENIAN WITH ENGLISH SUB
Event Cinema Top Ryde
CROWS OF THE DESERT (+ short film TANIEL) + Q&A
Sunday 19 August 2018
This multi-award winning documentary is an incredible true story, based on the memoirs of Levon Yotnakhparian during his struggle to stay alive and help save his fellow Armenians from the Armenian Genocide, crossing paths with legendary figures Prince Faisal and Lawrence of Arabia. Features rare archival materials.
Proceeded by short film TANIEL, a tribute to the great poet.
Q&A with grandson Levon Parian.
101 MIN (TOTAL) / DOCUMENTARY / SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ / ENGLISH SUBS
Event Cinema Top Ryde
LOST IN ARMENIA
Sunday 19 August 2018
A French comedian finds himself stuck in an Armenian village after performing a show on the other side of the border. Lost without a visa or mobile phone, not speaking the language, he quickly understands he is mistaken for someone else as he is adopted as a saviour by the local people. Stars Arsinee Khanjian.
90 MIN / DRAMA / FRANCE / 2016 / DIR: SERGE AVEDIKIAN
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+
ARMENIAN, FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
Event Cinema Top Ryde
OPENING NIGHT GALA: BRAVO VIRTUOSO + AFTER-PARTY
Saturday 18 August 2018
BRAVO VIRTUOSO, a black comedy starring Samvel Tadevosian as Alik a young virtuoso clarinetist of a classical orchestra whose existence is seriously threatened when its key sponsor is murdered. One night, Alik comes into possession of the phone of a mysterious hitman called “The Virtuoso”, and takes on his role to save his orchestra...
Ticket price includes film + after-party, incl. one drink (beer/wine), canapes and LIVE MUSIC: ARI PALANDJIAN and HIGH ROLLERS QUINTET.
Suitable for ages 15+
Event Cinema Top Ryde
ARMEN & ME
Friday 17 August 2018
The history of Levon and Armen, whose paths diverged tragically 16 years ago, when they were just children. But one random encounter reveals the secrets of the past, and forces them both to confront their demons. A modern film with a talented cast and incredible soundtrack. This film took Armenia by storm following its premiere earlier this year.
90 MIN / DRAMA / RUSSIA / 2018 / DIR: MAXIM AIRAPETOV
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+
ARMENIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
Event Cinema Top Ryde
