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"Armenia, a Country under Blockade," a powerful documentary film on the impact of Turkey's blockade of Armenia was featured at the recently concluded Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, and has been chosen as an official selection for the upcoming "Golden Apricots," Yerevan's International film festival, which will take place between July 12 and 17th, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA). Narrated by System of a Down lead vocalist Serj Tankian and directed by Diran Noubar, the 52-minute documentary film describes, in compelling images and through first-hand accounts, the human impact of Turkey's decade-long, illegal blockade of Armenia. It has been met with critical acclaim, including a standing ovation at the Cannes Festival's film market held earlier this year. Academy Award nominee Atom Egoyan (1997-The Sweet Hereafter) has called "Armenia, a Country under Blockade" a "very worthy and important document." The timing of the film's release, on the eve of the European Union's membership negotiations with Turkey, sparked a sharp reaction from Ankara, and interest on the part of Europeans troubled by the prospect of accepting a member state that so flagrantly violates international law. The film was shot entirely in Armenia. "Diran Noubar's powerful work is bringing the story of Armenia - and the brutal impact of Turkey's illegal blockade - to the attention of vast new international audiences," said Aram Hamparian, Executive Director of the ANCA. "We encourage Armenian Americans to watch this documentary - and just as importantly - to share it with their local elected officials, to arrange screenings for civic groups, and to encourage its broadcast by local television stations."

Release Date: 2005

Director: Diran Noubar