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Armenian Film Festival Australia

Locality: Ryde, New South Wales, Australia

Address: Event Cinema Top Ryde 2112 Ryde, NSW, Australia

Website: http://armenianfilmfestival.com.au/

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24.01.2022 As Easter fast approaches, we are excited to announce short film Le Cheureg de Vartouche ( ), will be screened with COMING HOME, as part of a special ONE NIGHT ONLY fundraising screening on Friday 26 March. Choreg a traditional brioche made by many Armenians at Easter, is not a simple choreg to filmmaker Gerard Boyadjian, yet a recipe that connects generations, arouses senses and explores memories of childhood. A sentimentally directed film that retells a sto...ry of love and memory between generations. ONE NIGHT ONLY - fundraiser & special screening of COMING HOME, plus short film Le Cheureg de Vartouche. Friday 26 March, 7.30 pm | Event Cinemas Top Ryde All proceeds will be donated towards purchasing vital medical equipment for the Heratsi Rehabilitation Hospital for the wounded and disabled soldiers in Yerevan. Please join us and support this very important initiative organised by Armenian Relief Society Australia in partnership with Armenian Film Festival Australia. Le Chuereg de Vartouch is French with English subtitles | 8 min COMING HOME is Armenian with English subtitles | 87 min Book your tickets now!! Tickets $30 Buy online at www.stickytickets.com.au/kb1ah Or phone: Gina: 0407 907 188 Arpene: 0403 486 180 Seat allocation not available for this session. Please allow a one seat gap between groups for social distancing. Image: Dining in Diaspora

24.01.2022 First session done & feedback was incredible! The last remaining seats for 4.30pm & 6pm are selling fast. Purchase online to secure seats & come on down!

23.01.2022 Happening now!!

23.01.2022 Let your voices be heard!!! #StopAliyev #StopErdogan #ArtsakhStrong #NagornoKarabakh # #StopAzerbaijaniAggression... AYF Australia AYF Nigol Touman - Northern Sydney

20.01.2022 Watching BRAVO VIRTUOSO on TV!! Stream it now on SBS On Demand. BRAVO VIRTUOSO was our Opening Night film in 2018. Starring the talented Samvel Tadeovosyan who plays Alik, a clarinetist who has been raised by his grandfather, conductor of a renowned classical orchestra in post-Soviet Armenia. But the murder of the orchestra's key sponsor seriously threatens its existence. When Alik comes into possession of a hired killer’s phone, he decides to take on the identity of the ...killer known as The Virtuoso and attempts to carry out his contracts, in order to save the orchestra. But Alik is a virtuoso musician, not a killer... 92 min | Black Comedy | France | 2016 | Levon Minassian | Armenian, Russian with English Subtitles Watch BRAVO VIRTUOSO! here: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondem//1768962115864/bravo-virtuoso

20.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who came to our special screenings of BLOODLESS: The Path to Democracy. We've had many requests to share the song which concluded our screening. We hope you enjoy it once again! Strength and power to the mighty Armenian soldiers defending our sacred homeland. ... #ArtsakhStrong #RecognizeArtsakh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcN46RARLrA

19.01.2022 These are not just 'clashes'. Artsakh is under attack by Azerbaijani aggression, backed by Turkey. We join with Armenians all around the world in standing with the indigenous Armenians of Artsakh. We pray for the restoration of peace and strength and safety for our soldiers. #ArtsakhStrong #Artsakh ... #nagornokarabakh #StopAzerbaijaniaggression #StopAliyev #NKpeace #ArtsakhNow # See more

18.01.2022 We’re revving up for something BIG!! Saturday 24 October 2020 SAVE. THE. DATE

18.01.2022 Today we celebrate Armenian Independence Day This historic day marks Armenia’s sovereignty from years of Soviet rule. REMINDER: Don’t forget to save the date for October 24th! You don’t want to miss this special AFFA event

17.01.2022 Today, we mourn the unjust loss of precious homeland, the displacement of its indigenous people, and the loss of fallen heroes. Tomorrow, we unite and start to rebuild our nation. We are proud to announce the Armenian Film Festival Australia is donating $20,050 to the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund (himnadram), raised through our recent film screenings, tshirt sales and donations. Artsakh remains Armenian. #ArtsakhStrong... #ArmeniaStrong ArmeniaFund

16.01.2022 Big News for Executive Producer Sev Ohanian!!! Judas and the Black Messiah has received 6 Oscar Nominations including Best Picture!!! Congratulations Sev! The Academy Awards will take place at 10am 26th April, 2021 (AEST). We'll be watching!!!

16.01.2022 FILM FROM ARTSAKH ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO TEVANIK is an award-winning feature film from Artsakh, by Artsakh-born filmmaker Jivan Avetisyan. Set against the backdrop of the first Artsakh war in the early 90's, the film is about the consequences of war; an incomplete childhood, the regret for the shattering of life and the beauty of rediscovered values. The film is Armenian with English subtitles. Jivan Avetisyan's quest has been to promote Artsakh and peace through the art... of filmmaking. His films include TEVANIK, THE LAST INHABITANT and his latest film GATE TO HEAVEN. To watch TEVANIK, go to the Amazon Prime Video link. If you already subscribe the film is free to watch. You can subscribe with a 30-day free trial (then it's $6.99 per month). SUPPORT this film. Watch it this weekend. Jivan is a highly talented filmmaker and TEVANIK is an incredible film. By watching the film, you will also raise funds for the filmmaker, as payments are made by Amazon for each view. Let's get TEVANIK trending - add it to your watchlist and watch it in the next 30 days! Trending films get more exposure to others, and the story of Artsakh can reach wider audiences. Then most importantly, don't forget to leave a review! #artsakhstrong #armeniastrong

11.01.2022 Sydney!! It's time to brush off the ISO cobwebs! We're back with a special event on Saturday, 24th October, 2020. SAVE THE DATE! You won't want to miss this!!!

10.01.2022 Calling all of those in Australia who are looking for ways to help Artsakh from abroad. This website is an incredibly useful resource with combined information on where you can donate, petitions you can sign as well as news of any events or protests taking place in your city. Click here https://helpartsakh.com.au #StopAzerbaijaniAggression #StopAliyev #ArtsakhStrong #Artsakh

10.01.2022 WHAT ARE YOU DOING TODAY? Tickets are available at the door for the 1PM and 6PM sessions of BLOODLESS: The Path to Democracy. (4:30PM session sold out) Come on down to Events Top Ryde to witness an award winning film and join the community in support of Artsakh. This film is too good to miss!!! And non-Armenians think so too!... Nominated for Regional Emmy Award Winner of Lunenburg Documentary Film Fest Audience Award Best Documentary Indiedance Film Fest www.armenianfilmfestival.com.au

08.01.2022 EXPIRING TOMORROW!! Watch LOST IN ARMENIA on SBS On Demand before it expires on the 31st August.

08.01.2022 LADY GAGA MUSIC VIDEO INSPIRED BY ARMENIAN REFERENCES Lady Gaga's latest music video for '911' is directly inspired by the Sergei Parajanov 1969 classic 'The Colour of Pomegranates' When Gaga is first introduced she's surrounded by actual pomegranates, the poster of the film appears briefly, as does her incident outside the Armenian Film Festival! ... Watch the video clip here and see the many references throughout! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58hoktsqk_Q SAVE THE DATE: The Armenian Film Festival Australia is excited to present a special event on Saturday 24th October, 2020 - Don't miss it!! Details will be revealed soon.

08.01.2022 THE EVENT OF THE YEAR IS HERE!!! The AFFA is proud to present Bloodless by Bared Maronian on Saturday 24th October, 2020 at the Skyline Drive In Blacktown. BLOODLESS: THE PATH TO DEMOCRACY is the unbelievable story of a peaceful revolution in Armenia, which toppled a decades-old corrupt oligarchy and reinstated democracy all without bloodshed, in the spring of 2018. This film will amaze, inspire and uplift!! ... Don't miss this unique event, as we celebrate our 5th anniversary in the Covid-safe environment at Skyline Drive In - where you can enjoy the big screen experience in the comfort and safety of your car. Check out our website for all the details and answers to all your FAQs. www.armenianfilmfestival.com.au About the film: In the course of history, few revolutions have been successful, let alone without Bloodshed. Led by charismatic former journalist and political prisoner, Nikol Pashinyan, who galvanized a non-violent civil disobedience protest centered on human rights and womens rights, and with the aid of social media, in a short period of 6 weeks a corrupt oligarchy was toppled and democracy restored. Deemed nothing short of a miracle, Bloodless is a riveting political thriller, capturing the story of the velvet revolution in Armenia as it unfolds, in the spring of 2018. Bared Maronian | USA | 2020 | 90 min | Documentary | English, Armenian with English subtitles | Suitable for 15+ Bared Maronian is a four time Regional Emmy Award winning filmmaker. His previous films WOMEN OF 1915 and ORPHANS OF THE GENOCIDE have achieved global success. BLOODLESS is his latest masterpiece. Armenia Media - Armenian News from Australia #armenianfilmfestival #bloodless

08.01.2022 To our non-Armenian followers who may or may not have seen the recent posts regarding Artsakh, here is what is currently happening. On the 27th of September, Azerbaijani armed forces along with the military and economic support of Turkey, attacked the span of the Armenian Republic of Artsakh border and consequently breached the 1994 ceasefire agreement. Since then, we have seen large scale air and artillery strikes, as well as ground attacks against Artsakh and the borders of... Armenia. The evidence proves that Azerbaijan are the aggressors (something they deny), the stance of Armenia during this time is undeniably clear; self-defence and survival, focused entirely on countering the aggression at hand. The heartache of this is felt by Armenians globally. As a collective, we are aiming to spread as much awareness as we can in hopes that the international community can help intervene before the situation escalates. If you have enjoyed an Armenian film, tried our cuisine, have an Armenian friend or relative or know someone who has lost a family member in this conflict, we urge you to please share as many posts, articles and videos as you can and use your voice to help the Armenians. To donate: https://armeniafund.ejoinme.org/donate

06.01.2022 HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all fathers, grandfathers and father figures. Image is from ARAM ARAM, one of the most touching portrayals of fatherhood we have screened at our festival. ARAM ARAM by Christopher Chambers was our very first film screened at our first festival in 2015, and stars the incredible Levon Sharafyan as the grandfather and John Roohinian as the young Aram.

04.01.2022 WITHOUT GORKY - streaming NOW on Netflix Australia. A documentary by Gorky's granddaughter Cosima, WITHOUT GORKY is a personal journey into a powerful family tragedy. At the centre of the film are the conversations between the director, Cosima, and her grandmother, Mougouch. The whole family has been shaped by the legacy left by Cosima's grandfather: the Abstract Expressionist painter Arshile Gorky. His suicide in 1948 still echoes and disturbs the family's relationships. Gorky was an elusive character who escaped the Armenian genocide and reinvented himself as a romantic artist in New York in the 30s. #Gorky #armenia #artfilm #armenianart #filmfestivals #ArshileGorky Without Gorky_The film on Arshile Gorky

04.01.2022 1 DAY TO GO BLOODLESS: The Path to Democracy screening Sunday 8 November, at Events Cinema Top Ryde. Tickets available for 1pm, 4:30pm and 6pm. Note a few tickets have been released for the 4:30pm session. BUY NOW!!!! www.armenianfilmfestival.com.au

03.01.2022 In partnership with Armenian Relief Society Australia we are proud to present an encore screening of COMING HOME. All proceeds go towards the purchase of a Ventilator (a Drager Savina 300 Select), for the Military Disability Rehabilitation Centre in Yerevan, Armenia. Friday 26 March | 7:30PM | Event Cinemas Top Ryde This moving tale tells the story of a six year old boy Saro, who's proudly become the 'man of the house' while his father is away fighting for Artsakh. When his... father returns home, both father and son, struggle to find their role in the family. A heart wrenching and joyous film that will stay with you long after the credits roll. The film is in Armenian, with English subtitles. Book your tickets now!! Tickets $30 Buy online at www.stickytickets.com.au/kb1ah Or phone: Gina: 0407 907 188 Arpene: 0403 486 180 Seat allocation not available for this session. Please allow a one seat gap between groups for social distancing. Daria Shumakova | Russia | 2018 | 87 min | Drama | Armenian with English subtitles | Suitable for 15+