Mountain Vigil 1964
Poetic film about the struggle of man's will and muscles against nature, about the rock-climbers who prevent landslides and eliminate their consequences.
Yerevan Documentary Film Studio
Hakob Hovnatanyan 1967
Exploring the art of Armenian portraitist Hakob Hovnatanyan, Parajanov revives the culture of Tbilisi of the 19th century.
Beginning 1967
Philosophical essay about the October Revolution of 1917 in Russia, its influence on the destiny of the world in the 20th century.
The Color of Armenian Land 1969
In his wordless debut film, Mikhail Vartanov presents the ancient and modern art of Armenia through the post-impressionist painter Martiros Saryan’s silent commentary of gestures. Biblical landscapes, the ruins of temples, frescos, cross-stones, contemporary sculptures of Tchakmakchian (Chakmakchyan), the first appearance on film of iconic modernist painter Minas and his paintings, as well as the world famous behind-the-scenes episodes of Sergei Parajanov’s landmark "The Color of Pomegranates (Sayat Nova)." The film had its first public screening at one of the world’s largest and prestigious cinematic events, the Busan International Film Festival, 43 years after it was made.
Seven Songs About Armenia 1967
A film by Grigori Melik-Avakyan.
Requiem 1989
A documentary film dedicated to the tragedy of the Armenian people as a result of the earthquake of 1989.
