The Armenian Genocide
Originally released in 2005. The Armenian Genocide is a documentary/history film. directed by Laurence Jourdan. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
More than one million Armenians perished between 1915 and 1916 in massacres or brutal deportation programs. Turkey still denies it ever happened. Laurence Jourdan examines massacres of Armenians in the decades leading up to the mass murder, and the geopolitical situation both before and after the genocide. Contemporaneous reports and documents written by Western diplomats stationed in the Ottoman Empire describe the methods used and the deportation routes. These accounts are mixed with personal stories from the living survivors and archive footage from Ottoman authorities.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- ARTE
- CPB Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Armenian Genocide about?
More than one million Armenians perished between 1915 and 1916 in massacres or brutal deportation programs. Turkey still denies it ever happened. Laurence Jourdan examines massacres of Armenians in...
Who directed The Armenian Genocide?
The Armenian Genocide was directed by Laurence Jourdan.
How long is The Armenian Genocide?
The Armenian Genocide has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was The Armenian Genocide released?
The Armenian Genocide was released on March 22, 2005 in theaters.