12 Selected Armenian Movies & Films of New & Old | Check and Find some of them Online!

Armenian movies, both old and new are widely known and accepted, this is because of the professional approach of the actors and peculiar plots.

Not once has Armenia proven the uniqueness of its culture, and Armenian movies are not exception.

The variety of genres is huge: from delicate and classical humor to the most heartbreaking scenes.

All of these will make the viewers fall in love with Armenian movies and recite famous quotes from there.

So, here are some of them, which we consider really worth watching. You may even be able to find some of them online!

Armenian Movies: #1 “Namus”

The history of Armenian cinematography comes from early 1920-s. Film ”Namus” was made in 1925, and is considered to be the first Armenian feature film.

The director of the movie is Hamo Beknazarian.  It is based on Aleksandr Shirvanzade’s (Armenian writer) famous novel ” Namus” written in 1885. This old Armenian brilliant movie is a perfect reflection of strict rules and traditions among Armenian families.

Very often this extremist behavior lead to such tragedies, as happened to the main characters of the film. Though ”Namus” is a silent film, it carefully depicts everything as it is, which once again emphasizes the uniqueness of this movie.

Armenian Movies: #2 “Pepo”

Armenian cinematography was very productive during Soviet times. “Pepo” is one of the old Armenian movies, which is based on Gabriel Sundukyan’s famous same-titled play.

The director of this wonderful Armenian movie is Hamo Beknazarian and the music is composed by famous Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian.

This film had a huge success and not once represented Armenian culture abroad. Though “Pepo” is a comedy movie, it shows that very often, life may be cruel to honest but naïve people. The example was the main character of the movie – Pepo.

All he did was not for his own sake, but for the sake of his siblings and also for reaching fairness. The movie is rather light watching one, however it has a deep meaning in it. Film “Pepo” is an old treasure of Armenian Movies, definitely recommended to watch.

Armenian Movies: #3 “Guys from the Army Band”

This is one the most beloved movies among Armenians. Film is directed by Henrik Malyan and Henrik Margaryan in 1960. Here we can feel roller coaster of emotions.

Being a comedy movie, it also contains great wisdom in it. One thing is guaranteed: you will finish watching this movie with a mild smile on your face.

Thanks to this movie Armenian audience widely recognized some of its genius actors, such as Mher Mkrtchian, Sos Sargsian, Kim Yeritsian etc. By the way, you can easily find old movies like this online.

Armenian Movies: #4 “The Color of Pomegranates”

Heavy breathing: this is an exact depiction what you feel during this film. One of the exceptional masterpieces of the 20th century directed by renowned Armenian director and artist Sergey Parajanov.

“The Color of Pomegranates” is an avant-garde film about the biography of famous Armenian troubadour Sayat-Nova since childhood up to his death.

The ways of expression are completely unique in this movie. Due to delicately chosen colors and symbols, Parajanov could give us an opportunity to travel to a completely new world – Sayat-Nova’s world.

There is so much symbolism, colors and harmony in this Armenian movie, that you’ll enjoy every second of it. “The color of pomegranate” is a revolutionary piece of art and has something new to say.

It is highly praised throughout the world and is considered to be one of the best films of all times.

Armenian Movies: #5 “We and Our Mountains”

This old movie adores every Armenian. ”We and our mountains” is directed by Henrik Malyan based on Hrant Matevosyan’s same-titled novel․ There are some old movies that never fade away. They are perfect to watch for all times and generations.

”We and our mountains” is one of them. If you haven’t watched it yet, then hurry up: you’ll definitely not regret and also will appreciate subtle Armenian humor once again.

Armenian Movies: #6 “The Men”

Another masterpiece of Armenian movie production is directed by Edmond Keoseyan. Movie demonstrates how strong can be the friendship between men. One of the four friends, Aram falls in love with a beautiful lady, named Karine.

However, she doesn’t have the slightest idea about that, and even doesn’t know who Aram is. This fact makes Aram suffer a lot. The other 3 friends do their best to help their friend and catch the beauty’s attention in rather peculiar ways.

Thanks to the director of the movie, the audience can easily get the idea of devotion and friendship.

The movie was so much loved by the audience, that even many year, a statue of the actors was placed in the central Saryan park in Yerevan.

Armenian Movies: #7 “Gikor”

Prepare napkins for crying a river. This movie belongs to those ones, which will surely make you cry.

“Gikor” is a tragic story about a village boy, who comes to the city and works for a cunning and cruel trader. Film is based on Hovhannes Tumanyan’s same-titled story, directed by Sergey Israelyan.

The sufferings of the little boy are so heartbreaking, that it doesn’t leave you without tears. “Gikor” is an absolutely brilliant movie, worth watching.

Armenian Movies: #8 “The Tango of Our Childhood”

Directed by Albert Mkrtchian and starred by the best Armenian actors of all times, this movie has become one of the most favorites.

“The tango of our childhood” is a completely unique movie you should include in you watch-list. The movie shows how much can family mean to an Armenian woman.

Her husband leaves her and their children and goes to live with another woman, with whom he has love affair. However, she doesn’t belong to those type of women, who can tolerate it.

She does her best to win back her husband and bring up the children, which appears to be not an easy task.

Armenian Movies: #9 “Ararat”

Ararat is written and directed by world famous Armenian director Atom Egoyan.

The film is about the greatest tragedy of Armenian history, Armenian Genocide. Atom Egoyan had a special approach to this film.

He put a message from his heart in the movie: it’s already time the world acknowledged Armenian Genocide, the murderers should be punished.

Armenian Movies: #10 “From Ararat to Zion”

As we know Armenia is the first country to adopt Christianity. This documentary movie is directed by Edgar Baghdasaryan. It is about the role of small, but old nations (like Armenians) on the history and fate of humanity.

This movie depicts lives of Armenian pilgrims who preserve their religion and spiritual traditions with a deep devotion and enthusiasm.

They travel throughout the world and try to make people be aware of what a huge role Armenians played in Christianity. Now they have returned the Holy Land and share with their sacred memories. A good documentary, to know much about Armenian history!

Armenian Movies: #11 “Lost and Found in Armenia”

“Lost and Found in Armenia” is one of the best new Armenian comedy movies, directed by Gor Kiraosian. While watching this movie, loud laughter and positive feelings are guaranteed.

Everything begins when an American tourist Bill comes for a vocation to Turkey, but suddenly appears in one of the Armenian villages near the border.

The naïve villagers, who don’t know even a single English word, think that the guy is a Turkish spy. The only one who knows English there is a beautiful Armenian girl, Ani.

Actors starring in the film are not only Armenians, but also from Hollywood. “Lost and found in Armenia” is a movie perfect for family watching and enjoying nice humor and great play of the actors.

Armenian Movies: #12 “The Line”

Another brilliant of newest Armenian movies, directed by Mher Mkrtchian. This touching story is about love, friendship and universal human values.

The main events occur in 1990-s during the Nagorgno-Karaagh war, which was a rather difficult and tragic period for Armenians.  The main characters of the movie were very different and had different fates, but all of them had one unwritten rule: to stay true to each other.

This movie will make you once again think about real values of life more profoundly. The movie was dedicated to the 25^th anniversary of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) victory.

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