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Allen Hughes: first of all America taught me how to adapt
July 17, 2010 - 17:01 AMT 12:01 GMT
PanARMENIAN.Net -
American filmmaker, producer of Book of Eli and From Hell films Allen
Hughes said that first of all he appreciates a warm human attitude,
which he observed in Armenia.
`But Armenia's cultural heritage also caused a great interest,' Hughes
told a press conference on July 17.
According to him, the Soviet Union has had its impact on the
architecture of Yerevan, and it does not correspond to architectural
traditions of Armenia.
Nevertheless, he was surprised at the beauty of Republic Square.
`I am less aware of Armenia than many people present here. However,
when I learned that I will visit Armenia, I started studying its
history and traditions,' noted Hughes.
Speaking about his childhood, Hughes noted that he grew up in Detroit,
to which their Armenian mother moved from Iran, when she was
12-year-old. Later they moved to California.
Hughes noted that first of all America has taught him how to adapt. He
added that the aspiration towards was supported by his mother.
From: A. Papazian
July 17, 2010 - 17:01 AMT 12:01 GMT
PanARMENIAN.Net -
American filmmaker, producer of Book of Eli and From Hell films Allen
Hughes said that first of all he appreciates a warm human attitude,
which he observed in Armenia.
`But Armenia's cultural heritage also caused a great interest,' Hughes
told a press conference on July 17.
According to him, the Soviet Union has had its impact on the
architecture of Yerevan, and it does not correspond to architectural
traditions of Armenia.
Nevertheless, he was surprised at the beauty of Republic Square.
`I am less aware of Armenia than many people present here. However,
when I learned that I will visit Armenia, I started studying its
history and traditions,' noted Hughes.
Speaking about his childhood, Hughes noted that he grew up in Detroit,
to which their Armenian mother moved from Iran, when she was
12-year-old. Later they moved to California.
Hughes noted that first of all America has taught him how to adapt. He
added that the aspiration towards was supported by his mother.
From: A. Papazian