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202085 minPGdocumentary

Conflict Historical Events

Blockade

202085 minPGdocumentary

Thirty years of conflict and a blockade have shaped the daily lives of Chinari's residents in the Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Conflict Historical Events

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Hakob Melkonyan

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Thirty years of conflict and a blockade have shaped the daily lives of Chinari's residents in the Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh.

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Hakob Melkonyan

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Chinari, a village in the Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, has endured thirty years of conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The film follows the daily lives of its residents as they cope with the ongoing war and the challenges of a blockade. Through their experiences, the documentary presents a stark portrayal of life in a region marked by instability and hardship.

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