Screenings
August 30 20:00
DEBATOUN GUESTHOUSE
Nvard Won’t Come Today?
Armenia, 2024, 17’
in Armenian w/Eng.subtitles
Directors: Marika Dovlatbekyan, Koryun Arzumanyan
Scriptwriter: Marika Dovlatbekyan
Producer: Koryun Arzumanyan
Cinematographer: Koryun Arzumanyan
Composer: Narek Cosmos
Sound: Artush Avetisyan
Editor: Koryun Arzumanyan
Production Company: 9teenOn
The film tells the story of David, who is part of the theater group at the N3 regional pedagogical-psychological support center in Yerevan. One of the directors teaches the group. David falls in love with a girl from the group, Nvard. David feels happy when he sees Nvard, and when they don’t meet, he becomes sad. The authors follow the development of David and Nvard’s relationship. Concurrently, the authors attempt to uncover David’s inner world and worldview. The film narrates the tale of special children and the challenges they encounter in their lives.
Marika Dovlatbekyan
Born in Yerevan in 1994. She studied at the Yerevan State Institute of Theater and Cinematography from 2013 to 2017, specializing in Acting and Theater Directing in Ruben Babayan’s studio. Regarding her directorial work, she has directed two performances: Bukovsky in 2022, and The Drop in 2024 She has also participated in numerous international festivals and has received several awards, including the Best Young Actress Award at the Artavazd Awards in 2020.
Koryun Arzumanyan
Born in Yerevan in 1995. He studied Film Directing at the Yerevan State Institute of Theatեռ and Cinematography from 2012 to 2016 (Hrant Movsisyan’s studio). Regarding his directorial work, he has directed music videos and documentary TV films as both a director and director of photography.
Joint Filmography
Nvard Won’t Come Today? (2024).