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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Intellectual Masterpiece,
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This review is from: Ararat [DVD] [2003] (DVD)
You cannot watch this film lying on your sofa and eating pop-corn. A post-modern re-presentation of the Armenian Genocide: the historical evidence presented and questioned, the Genocide survivors' search for identity, the Turkish denial, the Ignorance of the West... There are many layers in this story, but one thing is certain - this is not a film about the history of the Armenian Genocide as, for example, Taviani brothers' "The Lark Farm" (2007). "Ararat" explores today's complex perception of the tragedy: every dialogue is important in understanding psychological, political and cultural aspects of this perception.
The choice of cast is also excellent.
23 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Powerful, breathtaking and beautiful,
By DAVID (Dorset, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ararat [DVD] [2003] (DVD)
You might understand some of the film content more if you are familiar with the story of the Armenian genocide, however I don't think it is essential to appreciate the way this event would affect anyone connected with it, even generations on. A film that has genocide as its core subject matter is going to be powerful - but the beauty of this film is the way that it handles the effects of this tragedy and also ties in unrelated subjects, giving the film more dimensions. There are several sub-plots that revolve around main story which is about the making of a film, and although this makes the story complex, the lives of the main characters are all linked together skillfully. To explain the story the director takes us through history and shows the genocide from the point of view of those that experienced it and also from those who had not even heard of it. It uses a customs officer to handle the theme of crossing borders and cultures, and making of the film within the movie aids the telling of the history. It jumps between themes of family relationships and of identity, and there are some painful and dramatic confrontations, and it is not an easy film to watch sometimes. But it deals very well with some painful real-life subject matter, and is a fantastic addition to any collection of world cinema
13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A complex, brilliant and bold film,
This review is from: Ararat [DVD] [2003] (DVD)
I watched this film before work going to work one morning - I intended only to preview the first 5 minutes to see what style to expect (I'd never seen of Egoyan's previous films) but I couldn't take my eyes of it and watched the entire film through and thought about it most of the day. The film demands a lot of the viewer, with its non-linear narrative throwing the (still disputed) events of the Armenian genocide through a prism of different characters. With the modern cinema being dominated by safe formulaic pap, I'm glad that it's still possible for people to get the funding to make intelligent films like this. If you're looking for a beautifully crafted film that will really make you think then Ararat would be an excellent choice.
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