  "Akhtamar", first in "Armenian legends retold" film series premiers in MoscowNovember 27, 2009 - 21:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 27, "Akhtamar", first in "Armenian legends retold" film series premiered in Moscow. A short film by the Shammasian brothers portrays the legend of a princess of Akhtamar Island, as retold by taxi driver to a strange passenger. USSR People artist, Armen Jigarkhanyan stars in taxi driver's role. "Armenian legends retold" film series will be continued by legends of Ara the Beautiful; Sanatruk, King of Armenia and many others. Starting December 1, the film will be available for free viewing at www.ararat-legends.com.   Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone  The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran.Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities.Armenian government besieged by protesters Protesters led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan poured into Yerevan’s Republic Square to try to surround the seat of Armenia’s government.Armenia, Russia agree on repairing railway destroyed in floods Yerevan and Moscow have agreed to repair a flood-stricken railway in northern Armenia. |
