We: Documentary Screening & Pre-Talk

We is a documentary by Armenian director Artavazd Peleshyan. It is an outstanding masterpiece of world cinema. It is a film about the dark and hard fate of the Armenian people, faced with an unimaginable tragedy that claimed the lives of millions of people. Still, those who found the strength to cope with the pain, were able to restore national identity, and strengthen the national spirit and character. This work by A. Peleshyan ultimately appeals to people. It is a poem about humanity, an ode to death and birth, the creative will, and the power of human love.

Narrator: Eduard Ayanyan, journalist & screenwriter

For more than 25 years, Eduard Ayanyan has been involved in screenwriting, writing, journalism, PR, branding, and developing projects of cultural and social significance. He wrote movie scripts, animation film scenarios, documentary scripts, plays and stage productions, librettos, and song lyrics. Eduard Ayanyan is the author of numerous articles and essays.

From 2005 to 2015, he was a co-founder and an editor-chief of the Yerevan Magazine, and later as CEO and an editor-chief of one of the publishing houses in Armenia.

“The Yerevan Magazine has become a landmark project for Armenia and the entire Armenian world. It radically changed the level of publishing and journalistic activity in Armenia. In addition, “Yerevan” helped many Armenians self-identify, immersing them in their history, culture, science, and achievements in other fields. The homeland should unite us. I am proud that I dedicated almost ten years of my life to this project.” – Eduard Ayanyan.

Visages d’Arménie Festival is a unique opportunity to discover the rich culture and amazing history of the ancient country, the hardworking and talented Armenian people.

The music of Armenia, its culture and traditions come to the French soil: concerts of magnificent performers, Armenian winemaking tradition discovery, fascinating stories about Armenian history and culture. The three days, during which the French and residents of France will be able to learn, to hear, to see, and to feel Armenia, and become closer to it.

Visages d’Arménie Festival is another ange of the Primavera Foundation activities focused on promoting the international integration of Armenian culture and Armenian artists, as well as Armenian cultural heritage recognition worldwide.