First time in Montreal, the new documentary by Ser

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First time in Montreal, the new documentary by Serge Avedikian

Nous avons bu la meme eau - Retourner

'We drank the same water – Introspections in counterpoint'

A discussion will follow the screening of the film with the participation of the director Serge Avedikian

France, 2006, 72 min, beta sp, vo fr/turc st fr 52 min

Duringa stay in Istanbul in 1987, Serge Avédikian decided to cross the Sea of Marmara to look for Soloz, the village of his Armenian grandfather.

From that day remain half-stolen and incomplete images, showing the furtivetraces of this community driven away in 1922. Unfinished as well is thedialogue started with the inhabitants. Nearly 20 years later, the filmmaker wishes for Returning to Soloz , for breaking the deeply-rooted taboo between Armenians and Turks, and, without leaving the past behind, for turning glances towards the future.

Film making : Serge Avédikian

Image : Richard Copans, Serge Avédikian

Editing / Sound : Chantal Quaglio

Production / Distribution : Les Films d’Ici

also the book launch

ARMENIE(S)

The publication will be presented by;

VIKEN L. ATTARIAN

Readings by;

Serge Avedikian

Wed, March 12@7:00pm

AGBU Center Demirdjian Hall