''Silence: Armenian and Armenian values in Georgia'' film on depressed Armenians living in Georgia
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YEREVAN, FEBRAURY 22, ARMENPRESS: ''Silence: Armenian and Armenian values in Georgia'' documentary film shot by Foundation studying Armenian Architecture in 2009-2010 presents the attitude of the Georgian state towards the national minorities in the country over the recent 80 years. Film was first premiered in St. Petersburg, 2012. Film director Tiran Karapetyan told Armenpress, film's Armenian premiere was only by the internet.
''The film was seeking to present the subject as it was. I guess my message was to the point'' Karapetyan stated. In the words of the director the film is emotional, it presents the history of Armenians who preserved their identity. The Armenian and Azerbaijani communities are comparatively the largest among the ethnic minorities existing in Georgia.
The film lasts for 29 minutes and 15 minutes, music is by Aidin Davoudi. Tiran Karapetyan was granted to the award by the Ministry of Defense as well as letter of thanks by Armenia's President. Film participated in ''Skizb'' festival.