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Ararat

2002-05-20 · 115 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · War · History

Interrogated by a customs officer, a young man recounts how his life was changed during the making of a film about the Armenian genocide.

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Directors
Atom Egoyan
Production companies
Ego Film Arts, Alliance Atlantis, Serendipity Point Films, ARP Sélection, Téléfilm Canada
Countries
Canada, France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Simon AbkarianSimon AbkarianArshile Gorky
Charles AznavourCharles AznavourEdward Saroyan
Christopher PlummerChristopher PlummerDavid
Arsinée KhanjianArsinée KhanjianAni
David AlpayDavid AlpayRaffi
Marie-Josée CrozeMarie-Josée CrozeCelia
Elias KoteasElias KoteasAli / Jevdet Bay
Brent CarverBrent CarverPhilip
Max MorrowMax MorrowTony
Christie MacFadyenJanet
Dawn RoachCustoms Officer
Garen BoyajianGaren BoyajianYoung Gorky
Lousnak AbdalianGorky's Mother
Raoul BhanejaRaoul BhanejaPhotographer, Levon
Eric BogosianEric BogosianRouben
Bruce GreenwoodBruce GreenwoodClarence Ussher / Martin
Gina WilkinsonGina WilkinsonArt Teacher
Chris GillettChris GillettCelia's Father
Setta KeshishianDinner Guest / Wailing Mother
Shant SrabianDinner Guest #3 / Doctor #1

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