Three representatives of Armenian cinematography were awarded “Anahit” prize

YEREVAN, JULY 13, ARMENPRESS: On July 12 some prizes were awarded in the framework of “Armenian national film academy” and “Golden Apricot” Yerevan international 9th film festival. The academy director David Muradyan informed Armenpress during the press conference, that it was not surprising , that the first “Anahit” should be given to Armenian national artist, Armenian famed actor Sos Sargsyan, meanwhile he was not able to be present and receive the prize himself, because of his health problems.

Second “Anahit” was awarded to Stepan Andranikyan, a cinematograph , painter of “The Color of Pomegranate”, “Heghnar Aghbyur”, “Tzhvzhik” films. “I am surprised and happy, that I managed to live till today. I am surprised and proud ”- said the 85-year-old award-winning.

Third owner of “Anahit” was Tigran Mansuryan, whose music written for films continues delighting people till now. According to David Muradyan, Mansuryan is a composer- philosopher , composer- poet, who talks to the world always maintaining the Armenian script.”He has always had in his sole a little prince and at the same time a mature old man ”- said he. Tigran Mansuryan wished all the film directors to be deserved for such a beautiful day as well.