Back to Ararat
Tillbaka till Ararat
Synopsis
The first genocide of this century occurred during the first World War, when 1.5 million Armenians were killed, and an entire nation was driven from its land. Back to Ararat is the first film to examine this tragic episode in depth. Traveling from the old ruins to new Armenian communities around the world, the film presents a people united in its dream of returning to its homeland. But no one will listen to their arguments. In fact, Turkish representatives in the film argue the genocide never took place. Back to Ararat is a powerful reminder of a global injustice which has gone unaddressed.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Downing, Suzanne Khardalian, Göran Gunér, Per-Åke Holmquist
- Original Title
- Tillbaka till Ararat
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, Turkey, Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Armenian, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- HB PeÅ Holmquist Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Downing, Suzanne Khardalian, Göran Gunér, Per-Åke Holmquist
Per-Åke Holmquist
Toby Trotter, Per-Åke Holmquist
Per-Åke Holmquist, Göran Gunér
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Downing
Director
Suzanne Khardalian
Director
Göran Gunér
Director
Per-Åke Holmquist
Director
Per-Åke Holmquist
Producer
Per-Åke Holmquist
Director of Photography
Toby Trotter
Editor
Göran Gunér
Producer
Per-Åke Holmquist
Editor
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What is Back to Ararat about?
The first genocide of this century occurred during the first World War, when 1.5 million Armenians were killed, and an entire nation was driven from its land. Back to Ararat is the first film to examine this tragic episode in depth. Traveling from the old ruins to new Armenian communities around the world, the film presents a people united in its dream of returning to its homeland. But no one will listen to their arguments. In fact, Turkish representatives in the film argue the genocide never took place. Back to Ararat is a powerful reminder of a global injustice which has gone unaddressed.
Who directed Back to Ararat?
Back to Ararat was directed by Jim Downing, Suzanne Khardalian, Göran Gunér, Per-Åke Holmquist.
Who stars in Back to Ararat?
The principal cast of Back to Ararat includes Not specified.
When was Back to Ararat released and how long is it?
Back to Ararat was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.