The notion of diaspora, and as an extension, Diasporic Cinema, is imperative for the discussion of world cinema.

Suzanne Khardalian’s documentary about her grandmother’s secretive life is a puzzle.

The online world has been buzzing. There has been endless discussion regarding Steven Spielberg and a proposed film on the topic of the Armenian Genocide.

The increasing difficulties that our national film culture faces – in particular, a lack of resources and finances – is an obstacle that prevents us from creating films. There are, however, other difficulties that keep us from sharing the films we already have with the rest of the world. In this sense, these problems are self-inflicted.

The representation of Armenians in cinema has often been problematic. The culture, like all other minority groups, lends itself to stereotypes and exaggerations.