Chnchik
Չնչիկ
Synopsis
An innocent girl in a village is bullied by her family and villagers for her poor behavior, and she is called Chnchik that means stupid instead of her real name. Her mistakes become a neighbor′s laughter, and her parents, who are not happy with this situation, are ashamed of her as well. However, she does not lose her dignity, and works alone to herd goats in the mountains far from the village. One day, she encounters an unfamiliar soldier who was isolated while he is training. They feel small compassion with each other and fall in love. However, a short, dreamlike moment of love on a midsummer day brings a permanent change to her life.
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#BIFF2020 New Currents - Chnchik / 뉴 커런츠 - 언덕 위의 소녀
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aram Shahbazyan
- Screenplay & Story
- Aram Shahbazyan
- Original Title
- Չնչիկ
- Country of Origin
- Armenia, Germany, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Armenian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Armna Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aram Shahbazyan
Aram Shahbazyan
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Aram Shahbazyan
Director
Aram Shahbazyan
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What is Chnchik about?
An innocent girl in a village is bullied by her family and villagers for her poor behavior, and she is called Chnchik that means stupid instead of her real name. Her mistakes become a neighbor′s laughter, and her parents, who are not happy with this situation, are ashamed of her as well. However, she does not lose her dignity, and works alone to herd goats in the mountains far from the village. One day, she encounters an unfamiliar soldier who was isolated while he is training. They feel small compassion with each other and fall in love. However, a short, dreamlike moment of love on a midsummer day brings a permanent change to her life.
Who directed Chnchik?
Chnchik was directed by Aram Shahbazyan.
Who stars in Chnchik?
The principal cast of Chnchik includes Lili Elbakyan.
When was Chnchik released and how long is it?
Chnchik was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.