The Abode
Shkamutk
Synopsis
Filmed in the Armenian capital of Yerevan, Lusine Sargsyans drama depicts the lives of various individuals living in an apartment complex during the Armenian-Azerbadjanian war of the mid 1990’s. The situation is cruel and hard for the citizens of Yerevan. The need for food and electricity is dominating the international news from the city, while inside this abode in the centre of the city daily life goes on in spite of desperation. A rare narrative insight into a war that had a huge impact on Armenian life, Sargsyans five unique stories about relationships, struggles and faith preach a down-to-earth sermon about the cruelty of wars, and the strength of humour, love, and community.
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The Abode Official trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Golden Apricot International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lusine Sargsyan
- Screenplay & Story
- Harutyun Harutyunyan, Gnel Nalbandyan, Hovannes Tekgezyan, Karine Khodikyan, Lusine Sargsyan
- Original Score
- Davit Davtyan
- Original Title
- Shkamutk
- Country of Origin
- Armenia
- Spoken Languages
- Armenian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Production Studios
- Aremak
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lusine Sargsyan
Harutyun Harutyunyan, Gnel Nalbandyan, Hovannes Tekgezyan, Karine Khodikyan, Lusine Sargsyan
Davit Davtyan
Arman Musaelyan
Edgar Petrosyan, Aram Xachatryan, Samvel Petrosyan, Aram Shahbazyan
Department Leadership Roster
Arman Musaelyan
Director of Photography
Harutyun Harutyunyan
Writer
Gnel Nalbandyan
Writer
Hovannes Tekgezyan
Writer
Karine Khodikyan
Writer
Lusine Sargsyan
Director
Lusine Sargsyan
Writer
Edgar Petrosyan
Producer
Aram Xachatryan
Producer
Samvel Petrosyan
Producer
Aram Shahbazyan
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Abode.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Abode
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What is The Abode about?
Filmed in the Armenian capital of Yerevan, Lusine Sargsyans drama depicts the lives of various individuals living in an apartment complex during the Armenian-Azerbadjanian war of the mid 1990’s. The situation is cruel and hard for the citizens of Yerevan. The need for food and electricity is dominating the international news from the city, while inside this abode in the centre of the city daily life goes on in spite of desperation. A rare narrative insight into a war that had a huge impact on Armenian life, Sargsyans five unique stories about relationships, struggles and faith preach a down-to-earth sermon about the cruelty of wars, and the strength of humour, love, and community.
Who directed The Abode?
The Abode was directed by Lusine Sargsyan.
Who stars in The Abode?
The principal cast of The Abode includes Babken Chobanyan, Larisa Gevondyan, Shant Hovhannisyan, Artur Karepetyan, Arshavir Panosyan.
When was The Abode released and how long is it?
The Abode was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Abode?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Abode was composed by Davit Davtyan.