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3 Weeks in Yerevan
In this heartwarming comedy, two filmmakers from Los Angeles go to Armenia to shoot a feature length movie about a third generation American Armenian who goes to Yerevan to adopt a 12 year old. Teaming up with a local impresario, the team begins the arduous task of casting for the parts, scouting locations and securing the last leg of the funding. What seems to be a perfect plan becomes a perfect storm of absurd meetings, unexpected discoveries and hysterical events, which come together to sabotage the project. The Minister of Culture, The chief of police, the director of Hyefilm Studios, the oligarch...They all offer to help, and yet all of them have their conditions - changing the plot of the script, adopting it to another period, casting a relative for a part, and ultimately a proposal to turn the simple, touching story into a biopic of an oligarch.
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Plot Summary
A young Armenian-Israeli man, Garen, travels to his ancestral homeland of Armenia for the first time in his life, seeking to connect with his roots and escape the pressures of his family's expectations. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he falls for an Assyrian refugee named Rawan, leading to a clash of cultures and personal discoveries.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its heartfelt story and cultural exploration, though some critics noted pacing issues. Audiences often connected with the themes of identity and belonging.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its authentic portrayal of Armenian culture and diaspora experiences.
The central romance is often cited as a touching element of the film.
Some reviews mentioned that the narrative could have benefited from tighter editing.
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Fun Fact
The film was primarily shot in Yerevan, Armenia, aiming for an authentic depiction of the city and its people.
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