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20186 minPGdoc-short

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Samvel

20186 minPGdoc-short

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A taxi driver from Erevan, Armenia, balances his daily work with a lifelong passion for art in this six-minute documentary.

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A taxi driver from Erevan, Armenia, balances his daily work with a lifelong passion for art in this six-minute documentary.

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Evgeny Bakirov

Evgeny Bakirovdirector

Evgeny Bakirov

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Samvel Galstyan drives a taxi in Erevan, Armenia. He juggles his job with a lifelong passion for art. The documentary shows him balancing the demands of driving with his creative pursuits. It portrays his dedication to art, which began in childhood. Director Evgeny Bakirov captures Samvel's daily life and the joy he finds in his artistic expression. The film runs for six minutes and was released in 2018.

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