The GENEX film shooting with the participation of Hollywood superstars to launch in the end of this year

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 21, ARMENPRESS: The unprecedented interest showed towards Genex film on Armenian Genocide is conditioned by two major factors: reportedly world premiere of the film is scheduled on hundred year anniversary of Armenian Genocide, 2015, April 24. Hollywood superstars namely Natalie Portman and Armand Assante feature the chacters in the film. ''Genex'' term coined by Raphael Lemkin consists of Gene (gene) and Ex (ruin, extortion, destruction) roots. Armenpress reporter had a briefing with film's author, director, producer and screenplay co-author Artak Sevada about the film latelyso muchtopical among the public .

The Genex significantly differs from the rest movies on Armenian Genocide. To reporter's question how he conceived the film Sevada was quoted as saying.'' Frankly speaking I was the first who opposed ''Ararat'' film. This made me to indulge in seeking answers to many questions. The start was acquaintance with Sally, after then it was a matter of imagination. I began to rummage in the past, then involved Allan Katsi to works, he immediately absorbed in the initiative. He was aware of what was going on.

The cast of the film was much discussed. Reporter wonders besides Natalie Portman and Armand Assante who else are playing in the film. Financial negotiations are ongoing with American stars. American actor Jean Mano will feature Komitas, who is worshiped by real Sally. Natalie Portman raves about Sally Soghomonyan. Armenian actors namely Sos Djanibekian, Khoren Levonyan, Samvel Sargsyan are also scheduled to play in the film. In the words of the film director it is a great honor for him to see our compatriot actors next to American superstars.