5,000 Armenians died during the 44-day Second Nagorno-Karabakh War, which is documented through survivor testimonies and interviews with political figures.
Synopsis
5,000 Armenians died during the 44-day Second Nagorno-Karabakh War, which is documented through survivor testimonies and interviews with political figures.
Synopsis
Vic Gerami, an Armenian-American journalist, conducts interviews with survivors and veterans in Artsakh, the region at the center of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War. The conflict, which began in September 2020, resulted in significant casualties and allegations of war crimes against Azerbaijan. Gerami documents the experiences of those affected, including refugees and political figures like Caroline Cox and Barbara Lee. The film also addresses historical tensions stemming from the Soviet era and draws parallels to the Armenian Genocide of 1915.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Vic Gerami, the journalist behind the film.
- Find out about war crimes against Artsakh Armenians.
- See interviews with key Armenian political figures.
- Learn about the historical context of the conflict.
Did You Know
- The Second Nagorno-Karabakh War lasted 44 days, starting in September 2020.
- Vic Gerami conducted interviews with Armenian-American and international political figures.
- The film received the 2022 Best Documentary Feature award at the Cannes World Film Festival.
- The documentary discusses ethnic cleansing against Armenians throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary Motherland?
Motherland was directed and written by Armenian-American journalist Vic Gerami.
What war does the documentary Motherland focus on?
The documentary focuses on the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War, which started in September 2020.
What awards did Motherland win in 2022?
In 2022, Motherland won several awards including Best Documentary Feature at the Cannes World Film Festival and the Excellence Award for Docu-drama Feature at the Documentaries Without Borders Film Festival.
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