Anahit is a 2014 Armenian traditionally animated fantasy film directed by Davit Sahakyants, based on a screenplay by Davit, Naira Sahakyants and Lyulya Sahakyants (who also acted as co-director). The screenplay was based on the 1881 fairytale of the same name by Ghazaros Aghayan.[1] The soundtrack was composed by Armen Martirosyan and Vardan Zadoyan. Produced by Robert Sahakyants Production, Anahit was released in Armenian cinemas on 27 December 2014.[2]
| Anahit | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Davit Sahakyants |
| Screenplay by | Davit Sahakyants Naira Sahakyants Lyulya Sahakyants |
| Music by | Armen Martirosyan Vardan Zadoyan |
Production company | Robert Sahakyants Production |
Release date |
|
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Armenia |
| Language | Armenian |
Production edit
The film was funded by the Ministry of Culture of Armenia, and animated using traditional drawing animation combined with 3D computer-animation.[1] In February 2013, there were 25 minutes left to animate. Director Davit Sahakyants stated that the financing provided the Ministry was enough for 20 minutes of animation per year.[3] In February 2014, there were about 10–12 minutes left.[4]
Music edit
The soundtrack was composed by Armen Martirosyan and Vardan Zadoyan. The songs were performed by Shushan Petrosyan, Inga Arshakyan, Tigran Petrosyan, Gor Sujyan, Nick Egibyan, Hasmik Karapetyan and the Akunk Folk Ensemble.[2]
Release edit
Anahit was released in Armenian cinemas on 27 December 2014. According to Agos, the film received 100,000 admissions in Armenia.[5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b ""Anahit" shown on the big screen". Kinoashkharh. 28 December 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Premiere of animated film "Anahit" is just days away". Armenpress. 5 December 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ "25 minutes left to end "Anahit" animated film". Armenpress. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ Grigoryan, Tatevik (6 February 2014). ""Anahit" full-length animation cartoon almost completed". Armenpress. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ Ozinian, Alin (22 January 2016). "Bol siyasi göndermeli bir çizgi film" [A cartoon with lots of political references]. Agos (in Armenian). Retrieved 25 September 2022.
External links edit
- Official website (in Armenian) [archived]
- Anahit at IMDb
