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200362 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Documentarist

200362 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Armenia's post-Soviet economic and social crisis unfolds in stark black and white, reflecting the nation's political turmoil and hardships.

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Harutyun Khachatryan

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Armenia's post-Soviet economic and social crisis unfolds in stark black and white, reflecting the nation's political turmoil and hardships.

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Harutyun Khachatryan

Harutyun Khachatryandirector

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Armenia, a former Soviet republic, faces economic and social crisis after gaining independence. A documentary maker captures the struggles of his homeland in stark black and white. He presents a personal perspective of the country's challenges. The film lasts 62 minutes and was released in 2003. It reflects on the political turmoil and hardships experienced during this period. The documentary offers a somber view of life in Armenia during a time of change.

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