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1915

  • 2015
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
3.6/10
5.1K
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Simon Abkarian in 1915 (2015)
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Exactly 100 years after the Armenian Genocide, a theatre director stages a play to bring the ghosts of the past back to life.Exactly 100 years after the Armenian Genocide, a theatre director stages a play to bring the ghosts of the past back to life.Exactly 100 years after the Armenian Genocide, a theatre director stages a play to bring the ghosts of the past back to life.

  • Directors
    • Garin Hovannisian
    • Alec Mouhibian
  • Writers
    • Garin Hovannisian
    • Alec Mouhibian
  • Stars
    • Simon Abkarian
    • Angela Sarafyan
    • Sam Page
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.6/10
    5.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Garin Hovannisian
      • Alec Mouhibian
    • Writers
      • Garin Hovannisian
      • Alec Mouhibian
    • Stars
      • Simon Abkarian
      • Angela Sarafyan
      • Sam Page
    • 33User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Simon Abkarian
    Simon Abkarian
    • Simon
    Angela Sarafyan
    Angela Sarafyan
    • Angela
    Sam Page
    Sam Page
    • James
    Nikolai Kinski
    Nikolai Kinski
    • Tony
    Jim Piddock
    Jim Piddock
    • Jeffrey
    Debra Christofferson
    Debra Christofferson
    • Lillian
    Courtney Halverson
    Courtney Halverson
    • Lucky
    Christopher Clausi
    • Protester
    Gail Cook
    Gail Cook
    • Death March Mom
    Myles Cranford
    Myles Cranford
    • Ray
    Marc Forget
    Marc Forget
    • Ticket Holder
    Robert Hallak
    Robert Hallak
    • Armenian Protest Leader
    David Imani
    • Turkish Protester
    Mercy Malick
    Mercy Malick
    • Radio Voice
    Sunny Suljic
    Sunny Suljic
    • Gabriel
    Lory Tatoulian
    Lory Tatoulian
    • Armenian Protester
    • Directors
      • Garin Hovannisian
      • Alec Mouhibian
    • Writers
      • Garin Hovannisian
      • Alec Mouhibian
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    2cekadah

    ---- ? ------- ?

    A mass of confusion for this viewer. The story seems to bounce around between - the horrible 1915 genocide of Armenians, a haunted theatre, a love triangle, political protesters, arguing actors, a frustrated director, police, how to sell tickets for a one night performance, a possible murder plot, and an actress that can channel the dead.

    I got lost in this story. I was hoping for some insight into the 1915 massacre innocent people but nothing like that happens. The entire story is more about Simon's ego than bringing to the public knowledge a horror that happened 100 years ago.

    A very odd movie.
    10guitarfreak-67008

    Two thumbs up!!!

    I really enjoyed the movie. Definitely worth the watch! --- Rumor has it that some people wanted a harsher movie, but as an unbiased opinion, I believe this was perfect. It actually left me wanting to know more about the tragedy.

    I also appreciated the theme of looking forward and overcoming. Never forget the past, but come together, and overcome. That really stood out to me.

    Definitely a powerful movie. If you are considering watching this right now, don't expect to be playing on your phone. You will be glued to your seat and you won't be able to take your eyes off the screen!
    10princessa_jan

    The 100 year survival -- a truly need for justice

    I'm thankful to the whole team of "1915 The Movie" film. The film examines, not only the land where 2 millions Armenians lived 100 years ago, but also the state of soul/mind of today's Armenians as well as the psychological influence of 100 years survival (the dramatic change). The film is breathtaking, which shows the complete essence of Armenian people the importance of facing your real truth, the fight for justice in our souls; even though, we sometimes deny it in order to not feel the pain of our nation. The BEST PART of this film is the deep passion, not only of the filmmaker, but of the whole team of 1915--this makes film beautiful with its psychologically tragic elements.Another BEST PART of the film is the element about the truly need of justice. Thank you for this important MOVING STORY FILM, THE 1915 THE MOVIE
    1ThomasJeff

    Not going to satisfy Armenians nor anyone looking to be educated

    This movie is pretty politicized but more importantly it will not satisfy Armenians who thirst for information about 1915. It will not satisfy those who don't know much about the issue or history. It will definitely not satisfy any Turks, Kurds, Circassians, Assyrians, or anyone else involved in the 30-years of historical events.

    It's basically a movie trying to profit by confusing the issue about a dark chapter in history and monetizing this sacred issue for Armenians.

    The way that the film turns a play into a sort of historical event with unprofessional actors and ridiculous scenarios is just upsetting and a disgusting way of looking at a very SERIOUS issue.

    Sam Page is probably the worst actor in the movie. It's just sort of strange and amateurish the whole way it's put together. It tries to dramatize it by watering it down and politicize something that should be seriously studied and remembered. Also I was a bit disturbed and felt weirded out with the way the movie describes as "a crime was invented" like as if extermination or mass murder is something new or like colonialism or conquest or extermination never happened before. The crime cannot be forgotten just because someone wants it to be but it surely wasn't invented in 1915.

    I mean the movie has a line like "maybe the play should have a happy endings" and "you are destroying the Armenian people." Like it's hammering you over the head with its obvious message by saying how naive the audience is.

    Never Again.
    8shahane

    Complex like a good wine

    A complicated film about the echoing effects of the 1915 Armenian Genocide in the descendants of survivors today. There are many poignant moments in this film which will touch the heart of any survivor of genocide, however it tries to cover such a complex issue in a short amount of time that it becomes convoluted. But films which require you to think are the best ones. I'll be watching it a 2nd time. Even Siamanto says this story cannot be told.

    Don't expect a historical film about the events of 1915 nor the current day politics on the issue. Anyone in these comments who give it 1 star are clearly DENIALIST TURKS. If you suggest this is a political film you obviously haven't seen it and have another agenda. If anything this film suggests Armenians and Turks should get past their differences.

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    • Release date
      • April 23, 2015 (Russia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Broadway Theater District, South Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Avalanche Entertainment
      • Strongman
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $111,682
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $30,448
      • Apr 19, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $111,682
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 22m(82 min)
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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