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LOCAL BOSTON THEATERS TO SCREEN TWO ARMENIAN FILMS
http://www.armenianweekly.com/2013/08/20/local-boston-theaters-to-screen-two-armenian-films/
By Contributor // August 20, 2013
BOSTON, Mass.-During the last week of August, two films, "The
Voice of Silence" and "The Priestess," directed by one of Armenia's
distinguished film directors, Vicken Chaldranian, will be screened
in the Boston area.
"The Voice of Silence" brings together Chaldranian and best-actress
award-winner Mariam Davtyan in a true story that is startling in its
visual presentation and emotionally rides like a rollercoaster. The
story revolves around a young woman named Jiji who has survived
physical violence and mental challenges with humor, compassion, and a
penetrating wit. "The Voice of Silence" has proven to be an audience
favorite filled with surprises and unexpected twists and turns. The
Armenian International Women's Association (AIWA) will screen the
film at the Arlington Regent Theatre, located at 7 Medford St.,
in Arlington on Wed., Aug. 28 at 7 p.m.
"The film is a thought provoking and unique portrayal of extraordinary
lives, not only that of the director's experience, but of the
film's heroin, who provides us a glimpse of one woman's experience
in Armenia. AIWA is proud to screen this important film," said Eva
Medzorian, the AIWA Armenia liaison and one of the organization's
founders. A portion of the proceeds from this screening will benefit
the Women's Support Center in Yerevan.
"The Priestess," the first Armenian-American co-production, is about
one woman who changed the faith of her nation forever. Written by
Vigen Chaldranian and Anahit Aghasarian, it draws inspiration from
"an anonymous woman" mentioned once in a 4th-century manuscript by
the historian Agatangeghos. This anonymous woman becomes the keystone
to Armenia's history as the first nation to accept Christianity.
This epic film was shot in Armenia and stars Rouzan Vit Mesropyan (of
"Vodka Lemon") and the director, Vigen Chaldranian. "The Priestess"
is being presented by Hamazkayin-Boston at the Studio Cinema, located
at 376 Trapelo Rd., in Belmont on Fri., Aug. 30 at 8:30 p.m. "We
are excited to have the opportunity to present this moving film, and
honored to have Mr. Vigen Chaldranian present at both screenings to
introduce his work and for Q&A following the screening," said Tatoul
Badalian, the curator at Hamazkayin-Boston.
To purchase tickets to the Aug. 28 screening of "The Voice of
Silence" or to the Aug. 30 screening of "The Priestess," visit
www.itsmyseat.com.
http://www.armenianweekly.com/2013/08/20/local-boston-theaters-to-screen-two-armenian-films/
By Contributor // August 20, 2013
BOSTON, Mass.-During the last week of August, two films, "The
Voice of Silence" and "The Priestess," directed by one of Armenia's
distinguished film directors, Vicken Chaldranian, will be screened
in the Boston area.
"The Voice of Silence" brings together Chaldranian and best-actress
award-winner Mariam Davtyan in a true story that is startling in its
visual presentation and emotionally rides like a rollercoaster. The
story revolves around a young woman named Jiji who has survived
physical violence and mental challenges with humor, compassion, and a
penetrating wit. "The Voice of Silence" has proven to be an audience
favorite filled with surprises and unexpected twists and turns. The
Armenian International Women's Association (AIWA) will screen the
film at the Arlington Regent Theatre, located at 7 Medford St.,
in Arlington on Wed., Aug. 28 at 7 p.m.
"The film is a thought provoking and unique portrayal of extraordinary
lives, not only that of the director's experience, but of the
film's heroin, who provides us a glimpse of one woman's experience
in Armenia. AIWA is proud to screen this important film," said Eva
Medzorian, the AIWA Armenia liaison and one of the organization's
founders. A portion of the proceeds from this screening will benefit
the Women's Support Center in Yerevan.
"The Priestess," the first Armenian-American co-production, is about
one woman who changed the faith of her nation forever. Written by
Vigen Chaldranian and Anahit Aghasarian, it draws inspiration from
"an anonymous woman" mentioned once in a 4th-century manuscript by
the historian Agatangeghos. This anonymous woman becomes the keystone
to Armenia's history as the first nation to accept Christianity.
This epic film was shot in Armenia and stars Rouzan Vit Mesropyan (of
"Vodka Lemon") and the director, Vigen Chaldranian. "The Priestess"
is being presented by Hamazkayin-Boston at the Studio Cinema, located
at 376 Trapelo Rd., in Belmont on Fri., Aug. 30 at 8:30 p.m. "We
are excited to have the opportunity to present this moving film, and
honored to have Mr. Vigen Chaldranian present at both screenings to
introduce his work and for Q&A following the screening," said Tatoul
Badalian, the curator at Hamazkayin-Boston.
To purchase tickets to the Aug. 28 screening of "The Voice of
Silence" or to the Aug. 30 screening of "The Priestess," visit
www.itsmyseat.com.