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Amerikatsi

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In 1948, decades after fleeing Armenia to the US as a child, Charlie returns in the hope of finding a connection to his roots, but what he finds instead is a country crushed under Soviet rule. After being unjustly imprisoned, Charlie falls into despair, until he discovers that he can see into a nearby apartment from his cell window -- the home of a prison guard. As his life unexpectedly becomes entwined with the man's, he begins to see that the true spirit of his homeland is alive in its passionate people. Filled with warmth and humor, Amerikatsi celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the bonds that unite us all.

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Distinguished by writer-director-star Michael A. Goorjian's impressive work on both sides of the camera, Amerikatsi is a heartfelt and heartwarming testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

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Siddhant Adlakha Variety 12/29/2023
A moving work about diasporic yearning, coming to us as history repeats itself Go to Full Review Sergio Burstein Los Angeles Times 10/05/2023
A work that denounces acts of injustice not entirely known, and finds ingenious ways to represent not only the sense of human resilience but also the solidarity established between people who appear to be from different sides. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Thelma Adams AARP Movies for Grownups 09/08/2023
5/5
Amerikatsi is a stirring labor of love that witnesses the darkness of the past, and seeks out the light. Go to Full Review Tom O'Brien Next Best Picture 01/29/2024
7/10
Even if, as a vehicle, “Amerikatsi” is at times less than perfect, Goorjian’s use of humor and a bold narrative structure brings us closer to the Armenian people than any staid historical storyline ever could. Go to Full Review Nikki Baughan Screen International 01/09/2024
[It] has a deft, audience-friendly lightness of touch, focusing on Armenia’s people rather than its difficult history. Nevertheless, it firmly makes its points about displacement, cultural cleansing and the difficulties of returning home. Go to Full Review Eric Langberg Everything's Interesting 01/09/2024
Goorjian’s is an open, inviting face; we believe every smile, and when he is overcome with emotion at the all-too-human trials and tribulations he witnesses on the other side of the wall, it’s hard not to be moved right along with him. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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ohan d 10/20/2023 Definitely worth seeing! Beautifully presented. Michael Goorjian did an excellent job writing, directing, and specially acting! See more Christine 10/13/2023 Overall a sad movie but with bits of happy moments and hope.. See more Nairi 10/13/2023 Goorjian is brilliant! Tremendous acting, sensitive, touching performance. Beautiful storytelling. Amazing movie deeply emotional for Armenians but also relatable for the human spirit and survival for all. Academy please honor this movie and Goorjian as writer, directing and actor. See more Hasmik A 10/10/2023 Extremely well done! Enjoyed the movie very much. See more Zhanna T 10/08/2023 Beautiful and poignant See more Raffi 10/07/2023 Very powerful movie about a period and circumstance people don't know s lot about. It's told in a particularly interesting way with phenomenal acting. See more Read all reviews
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Michael A. Goorjian

Director

Michael A. Goorjian

Charlie

Hovik Keuchkerian

Tigran

Nelli Uvarova

Sona

Mikhail Trukhin

Dmitry

Jean-Pierre Nshanian

Warden Sargisyan

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Synopsis In 1948, decades after fleeing Armenia to the US as a child, Charlie returns in the hope of finding a connection to his roots, but what he finds instead is a country crushed under Soviet rule. After being unjustly imprisoned, Charlie falls into despair, until he discovers that he can see into a nearby apartment from his cell window -- the home of a prison guard. As his life unexpectedly becomes entwined with the man's, he begins to see that the true spirit of his homeland is alive in its passionate people. Filled with warmth and humor, Amerikatsi celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the bonds that unite us all.
Director
Michael A. Goorjian
Producer
Michael A. Goorjian, Robert Patrick Malkassian, Arman Nshanian, Sol Tryon
Screenwriter
Michael A. Goorjian
Distributor
Variance Films
Production Co
People of Ar, Palodeon Pictures
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Original Language
Armenian
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 8, 2023, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$395.0K
Runtime
1h 57m