Armenian Film Festival - Shorts II: This Land is My Land

Join Armenian Film Society on Sunday, September 20 at 2pm for Shorts II: This Land is My Land, a curated selection of three stories exploring displacement, belonging, and the search for a place to build a future.

Life Within

(Armenia/Belgium/Hungary/Portugal, 16 minutes)

Director: Anna Mkrtumyan

During the nine-month blockade imposed by Azerbaijan on Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), the number of miscarriages and stillbirths increased fourfold. This experimental documentary follows the voice of a mother whose pregnancy unfolded entirely within this siege. As her pregnancy progressed, the blockade steadily worsened, bringing scarcity, uncertainty, and the quiet fear of each passing day.

My Soul in Exile

(United States/Lebanon), 9 minutes)

Director: Sevana Alik

A young woman returns home from her studies to find both her country and her work in a state of exile. Based on the novel by Zabel Yesayan.

The Pomegranate Trees

(Canada, 11 minutes)

Director: Kamee Abrahamian

A young, skeptical boy follows his uncle’s quixotic dream of planting a pomegranate orchard in the dust of a desolate acreage.

Tickets and Seating

Proceeds from our events go toward Armenian Film Society for the development of our programs. Please note that reserved seating is not available for this event. Your ticket ensures access to the event, but there will not be an assigned row or seat. This event will be first-come, first-served seating.

Parking

Guests can access The Americana at Brand's parking structure on Americana Way, off Central Avenue or Brand Boulevard. Valet parking is llocated on Caruso Avenue, off Brand Boulevard.

About Armenian Film Festival

Founded in 2015, Armenian Film Society is a creative and cultural hub that champions Armenian films and empowers Armenian filmmakers. Armenian Film Society presents a diverse range of programming, events, and screenings throughout the year, often with esteemed partners such as the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, American Cinematheque, and Vidiots. Armenian Film Society has headquarters in Los Angeles and London, and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Tickets and Seating

Proceeds from our events go toward Armenian Film Society for the development of our programs. Please note that reserved seating is not available for this event. Your ticket ensures access to the event, but there will not be an assigned row or seat. This event will be first-come, first-served seating.

Parking

Guests can access The Americana at Brand's parking structure on Americana Way, off Central Avenue or Brand Boulevard. Valet parking is llocated on Caruso Avenue, off Brand Boulevard.

About Armenian Film Festival

Founded in 2015, Armenian Film Society is a creative and cultural hub that champions Armenian films and empowers Armenian filmmakers. Armenian Film Society presents a diverse range of programming, events, and screenings throughout the year, often with esteemed partners such as the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, American Cinematheque, and Vidiots. Armenian Film Society has headquarters in Los Angeles and London, and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.