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    Hollywood Today Newsmagazine
    Dec 1 2012


    Lost and Found in Armenia

    December 1st, 2012

    The 15th Annual Arpa International Film Festival

    By Valerie Milano

    Hollywood, CA (Hollywood Today) 12/1/2012 - `You mean like Glendale?'
    Jaime Kennedy referencing his familiarity with Armenians in the new
    film Lost and Found in Armenia. Kennedy co-stars alongside Armenian
    beauty, Angela Sarafyan in this romantic comedy that was featured this
    past Thursday night at the Egyptian Theater as part of the 15th Annual
    Arpa International Film Festival and Hollywood Today is covering it.
    Founded in 1997 by Sylvia Minassian, the Arpa International Film
    Festival serves as an opportunity to foster cultural understanding and
    empathy with a particular focus on films that explore Diaspora and
    exile within culture. Lost and Found in Armenia, directed by Gor
    Kirakorsian, is a perfect example of the cinematic examination of
    ethnic intricacies and ties to specific regions, cultural practices
    and beliefs. This film tells the story of Bill (Jaime Kennedy), the
    son of a U.S. Senator who accidentally gets dropped in Armenia after
    being coerced into a trip to Turkey by best friends (Dave Sheridan and
    Murisa Harba) hoping to mend his recently broken heart. From the
    moment he lands in the remote Armenian village, he gets into a host of
    shenanigans trying to find his way home, including wild chases, red
    handled axes and falling in love with the beautiful Ani (Angela
    Sarafyan).

    Written as a comedy, the feature length movie jokingly made references
    to the relationship between Armenia and Turkey and the American
    perspective of the Middle East. Complete with language barriers,
    social differences and overall lack of understanding, Kennedy is
    ultimately celebrated by the villagers after returning Ani from
    capture by Turkish soldiers. While we are all familiar with the
    cliché, love knows no boundaries, ethnic and racial prejudices
    continue to serve as a wedge between multi cultural relations. Lost
    and Found in Armenia reminds us that we are all human beings who want
    to give and receive love regardless of its physical manifestation, and
    instead of closing ourselves off to our unique characteristics, they
    should be embraced and celebrated.

    The 15th Annual Arpa International Film Festival will continue to do
    just that this weekend as they screen films from writers, directors
    and producers from around the globe. `Our goal is to launch the
    careers of emerging filmmakers and celebrate the independent film work
    of our festival's most gifted filmmakers.' Sylvia Minassian, Founder
    of the Arpa International Film Festival told us. Whether you're
    Armenian, American or somewhere in between, the Arpa International
    Film Festival is a great opportunity to get a glimpse into the world
    beyond what you know. Tickets can still be purchased for tomorrow's
    viewings at AFFMA.org.

    http://www.hollywoodtoday.net/2012/12/01/lost-and-found-in-armenia/

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