YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 12, ARMENPRESS. In the 6th Tehran Documentary Film Festival movie "October 13, 1937" about world famous Armenian composer and conductor Loris Tjeknavorian won the first prize. The movie has been directed by Iranian filmmaker Baktash Abtin. In a conversation with "Armenpress" Loris Tjeknavorian stated that the film was rather interesting for the audience. In frames of the 6th Tehran Documentary Film Festival the movie has been shown two times. He said: "I liked the film very much, as it was telling about me and my family, the Armenian people and the past of Armenia."

As to the choice of the title of the film the famous composer stated that it symbolizes the date of his birth. Loris Tjeknavorian gained international recognition. He has made a number of records, that received positive appreciation from the critics. He conducted a number of leading orchestras. Among them are London Symphony Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Halle Orchestra, the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, the American Symphony Orchestra in New York, the Tehran Symphony Orchestra, the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra, the Haifa Symphony Orchestra, the Mexico Symphony Orchestra, the London Percussion Virtuosi, the Strasbourg Percussion Ensemble, English Chamber Orchestra, etc…

Loris Tjeknavorian noted: "The new film also tells about pilgrimage to Gyumri, after the earthquake, as well as the first stage of independence of Armenia." The renowned composer has his great contribution in the independence of the Republic of Armenia as well. The composer organized a big concert to support the independence entitled "Yes to Independence".

"October 13, 1937" is supposed to be introduced to the Armenian audience in frames of International Film Festival "Golden Apricot" this year.