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Ararat

Ararat

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A 2002 drama film about the Armenian genocide and its effects on families
  • proper noun
: Ararat
  • When Adam Migoyan, as you see in the film in Canada, even made Ararat, which is an Armenian genocide themed film, he received threats to not make the film.

When Adam Migoyan, as you see in the film in Canada, even made Ararat, which is an Armenian genocide themed film, he received threats to not make the film.

Examples

  • The film Ararat powerfully depicts the struggles of the Armenian people during the genocide.

  • Topics include the depiction of Armenian, Kurdish, and Greek minorities in such films as Ararat, Journey to the Sun, and Waiting for the Clouds.

    Academic text (2016)

  • In the documentary, they discuss how the movie Ararat opened up conversations about a painful part of history.

  • Critics praised Ararat for its sensitive portrayal of the events surrounding the Armenian Genocide.

Surface Forms

Ararat main

Etymology

Ararat (the film) takes its title from Mount Ararat, a mountain many Armenians see as a strong symbol of home and survival. The movie uses that powerful name to talk about memory and the lasting effects of the Armenian genocide.