A Portrait of Arshile
Originally released in 1995. A Portrait of Arshile is a documentary film. directed by Atom Egoyan. At just 4 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Atom Egoyan, Arsinée Khanjian, and Arshile Egoyan
Synopsis
Egoyan juxtaposes home-video images of his son Arshile with a self-portrait of the famed Armenian artist, Arshile Gorky; Egoyan narrates in English, while his wife narrates in Armenian. The self-portrait made from a photo of the artist as a child at the time of the great massacre of the Armenians is used as a focus for meditations on the nature of self-awareness, artistic expression, and the relationship between the artist and the viewer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1995
31 years ago
Runtime
0h 4m
4 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ego Film Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Portrait of Arshile about?
Egoyan juxtaposes home-video images of his son Arshile with a self-portrait of the famed Armenian artist, Arshile Gorky; Egoyan narrates in English, while his wife narrates in Armenian. The self-po...
Who directed A Portrait of Arshile?
A Portrait of Arshile was directed by Atom Egoyan.
How long is A Portrait of Arshile?
A Portrait of Arshile has a runtime of 0 hours and 4 minutes (4 minutes total).
When was A Portrait of Arshile released?
A Portrait of Arshile was released on January 1, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Portrait of Arshile?
The main cast of A Portrait of Arshile includes Atom Egoyan, Arsinée Khanjian, Arshile Egoyan.