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A special short film strand highlights moving image works produced or directed by British Armenian filmmakers, regardless of thematic choices, plot twists, genres, or techniques. The screening is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers hosted by Nelly ben Hayoun-Stépanian, a pluridisciplinary artist, designer of experiences and filmmaker.
Preceded by Cumulus Clouds, dir. Naira Muradyan, 2023, 15 min, Armenian, Russian with English subtitles
An animated dedication to Sergei Parajanov and history of cinema itself to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the iconic Armenian filmmaker.
An Angel on Oxford Street, dir. Paul Shammasian, 2024, 9 min, English
A short animated film which centres around the character Saul, and his reluctant journey into Oxford Street, London where he has an unexpected life changing encounter with a rough sleeper.
George, dir. Gregg Chilingirian, 2023, 11 min, English
Momentarily distracted from his existential crisis by the enigmatic Kiyoni, 30-year-old George is suddenly forced to confront his past, in a desperate attempt to process a life-altering event.
Virtue, dir, Gregg Chilingirian, 2024, 14 min, English
Exploring the complicated depths of mental illness, the film unravels the unassuming figure of 55-year-old David as his actions diverge from the word of God.
fourteen, dir. Richard Melkonian, 2022, 14 min, English
An estranged brother and sister are reconnected after a fatal incident. The film is shot on 35mm.
Crossing the Blue, dir. Victoria Aleksanyan, 2022, 12 min, English, Armenian with English subtitles
Anoush, an emigrant, who fled post-soviet Armenia from her abusive husband, is facing eventual deportation years later…
Taniel, dir. Garo Berberian, 2018, 20 min, Armenian, English with English subtitles
April 24th 1915: while under cover of darkness of war, the British are preparing their landings at nearby Gallipoli, mass arrests of Armenians are taking place across Constantinople. Poet Taniel Varoujan's home is broken, his poetry scattered, name-checked and ticked on the ordered list of intellectuals – never to be seen again.
Preceded by Cumulus Clouds, dir. Naira Muradyan, 2023, 15 min, Armenian, Russian with English subtitles
An animated dedication to Sergei Parajanov and history of cinema itself to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the iconic Armenian filmmaker.
An Angel on Oxford Street, dir. Paul Shammasian, 2024, 9 min, English
A short animated film which centres around the character Saul, and his reluctant journey into Oxford Street, London where he has an unexpected life changing encounter with a rough sleeper.
George, dir. Gregg Chilingirian, 2023, 11 min, English
Momentarily distracted from his existential crisis by the enigmatic Kiyoni, 30-year-old George is suddenly forced to confront his past, in a desperate attempt to process a life-altering event.
Virtue, dir, Gregg Chilingirian, 2024, 14 min, English
Exploring the complicated depths of mental illness, the film unravels the unassuming figure of 55-year-old David as his actions diverge from the word of God.
fourteen, dir. Richard Melkonian, 2022, 14 min, English
An estranged brother and sister are reconnected after a fatal incident. The film is shot on 35mm.
Crossing the Blue, dir. Victoria Aleksanyan, 2022, 12 min, English, Armenian with English subtitles
Anoush, an emigrant, who fled post-soviet Armenia from her abusive husband, is facing eventual deportation years later…
Taniel, dir. Garo Berberian, 2018, 20 min, Armenian, English with English subtitles
April 24th 1915: while under cover of darkness of war, the British are preparing their landings at nearby Gallipoli, mass arrests of Armenians are taking place across Constantinople. Poet Taniel Varoujan's home is broken, his poetry scattered, name-checked and ticked on the ordered list of intellectuals – never to be seen again.
02:15 pm
Sun, 08 Dec 2024
Cinema 1
Ticket information
- All tickets that do not require ID (full price, disabled, income support) can be printed at home or stored in email
- For aged-based concession tickets (under 25, student and pensioner) please bring relevant ID to collect at the front desk before the event.
Access information
Cinema 1
- Both our Cinemas have step free access from The Mall and are accessible by ramp
- We have 1 wheelchair allocated space with a seat for a companion
- All seats are hard back, have a crushed velvet feel and they do not recline
- These are our seat size dimensions: W 42 x D 45 x H 52
- Arm rest either side of the seat dimensions: L 27 x W 7 x H 20
for the following requirements:
- We have unassigned seating. If you require a specific seat, please reserve this in advance
- Free for visitors where ticket prices are a barrier, please email
All films are ad-free and 18+ unless otherwise stated, and start with a 10 min. curated selection of trailers.
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