Komitas
Originally released in 1988. Komitas is a tv movie/drama film. directed by Don Askarian.
Starring Samvel Ovasapian, Margarita Woskanjan, and Omig Saadetian
Synopsis
The film is dedicated to the Armenian monk and genius composer Komitas, and the 2 million victims on his people in Turkey in 1915. The final 20 years of Komitas life were spent in various mental hospitals. The destiny of Komitas? This is the magic beauty of Armenian culture and the abhorrent brutality of Armenian history. A cultural and artistic world that was slaughtered with a curved knife. A humanity that doggedly advances towards an apocalyptic catastrophe, that does not recognize its own original purpose, eradicates its own memory, its final roots.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Sender Freies Berlin
- Margarita Woskanjan Filmproduktion
- RTBF
- WDR
- Channel 4 Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Komitas about?
The film is dedicated to the Armenian monk and genius composer Komitas, and the 2 million victims on his people in Turkey in 1915. The final 20 years of Komitas life were spent in various mental ho...
Who directed Komitas?
Komitas was directed by Don Askarian.
How long is Komitas?
Komitas has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Komitas released?
Komitas was released on September 5, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Komitas?
The main cast of Komitas includes Samvel Ovasapian, Margarita Woskanjan, Omig Saadetian, Yeghishe Mougikian, Kegham Khatcherian.