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202289 minPGdocumentary

Invisible Republic

202289 minPGdocumentary

A 44-day war engulfs the unrecognized Republic of Artsakh as writer and photographer Lika documents her experiences from a bunker.

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Garin Hovhannisyan

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A 44-day war engulfs the unrecognized Republic of Artsakh as writer and photographer Lika documents her experiences from a bunker.

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Garin Hovhannisyan

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In a bunker in the unrecognized Republic of Artsakh, writer and photographer Lika begins to document her experiences during the 2020 war. As conflict erupts, she writes a diary that captures the intensity of the 44-day battle. Directed by Garin Hovhannisyan, "Invisible Republic" presents Lika's reflections as a vital account of the war's impact on her life and the region. The film runs for 89 minutes and intertwines history with personal narrative.

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