The Attempt
Synopsis
Set in 1921 post-World War I Berlin and based on a true story, "The Attempt" follows Soghomon Tehlirian, a young man who is given the mission to assassinate the chief orchestrator of the Armenian genocide. During the attempt, Soghomon realizes that killing another man is not easy and contemplates starting a new life with the woman he loves. Can Soghomon reconcile morality with preserving the historical memory of his people?
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"The Attempt" (SMC short film #16; Dir. Daniel Despart)
Type: Featurette • Published 2021-02-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Despart
- Original Title
- The Attempt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Santa Monica College Film Program
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Despart
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Despart
Director
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What is The Attempt about?
Set in 1921 post-World War I Berlin and based on a true story, "The Attempt" follows Soghomon Tehlirian, a young man who is given the mission to assassinate the chief orchestrator of the Armenian genocide. During the attempt, Soghomon realizes that killing another man is not easy and contemplates starting a new life with the woman he loves. Can Soghomon reconcile morality with preserving the historical memory of his people?
Who directed The Attempt?
The Attempt was directed by Daniel Despart.
Who stars in The Attempt?
The principal cast of The Attempt includes Ara Woland, Anne Bedian, Paul Chepikian.
When was The Attempt released and how long is it?
The Attempt was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 29m.