Armenian Papers

Running time: 6'33”

Production: BE 2015

At a marketplace in Yerevan, an immensely charming merchant takes us on a remarkable journey and shares not only his fruit and vegetables, but most of all – his story. Accompanied by birds we discover this man’s extraordinary life filled with almost all the colours of Armenia. The French director, in a fascinating and nearly fable-like way, has blended documentary film and animation, and the result also features elements specific to travel films.

Authors:

  • Ornella Macchia

    Young French director of Italian and Armenian origin Ornella Macchia obtained her art diploma from the ESAAT in animated film in 2010. At 21 years old she continued her studies at ENSAV La Cambre where she directed several short films using various techniques. After a humanitarian project in Armenia she decided to direct her graduation film “Papiers d'Arménie” about a fruit merchant who offers his fruits and his story...

    Papiers d'Arménie (2015)
    Pièce à nouer (2012)
    Et l'autre en fît autant (2011)
    Terrae Secretum (2010)
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