Armenian Film Producers Accuse Government of Corruption, Favoritism After Cannes Festival
The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival has sparked sharp criticism from the Pan-Armenian Federation of Film Producers, which accused Armenia’s state film institutions of favoritism, stagnation, and misrepresenting the country’s role at one of the world’s most important cinema events. In a statement released on May 27, the organization said this year’s festival shows both the international achievements connected to Armenian cinema and what it described as serious problem
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Russia Threatens Armenia’s Cheap Gas Supply as Tensions Deepen With Pashinyan Government
Russia has reportedly warned Armenia that it could lose heavily discounted natural gas supplies if Yerevan continues moving closer toward the European Union, adding a new layer of tension to the already worsening relationship between the two countries ahead of Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary elections. The warning was revealed in a letter sent by Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev to the Armenian government and published by the Russian daily Kommersant. According to the r
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New Armenian Character Blaze Manoukian Joins Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 5’
A new character with Armenian heritage is set to join one of the world’s most famous animated movie franchises. According to the Armenian Film Society, Toy Story 5 will introduce a new character named Blaze Manoukian, who is half-Black and half-Armenian. The organization reported the news following an exclusive early preview event held at Disneyland. Blaze Manoukian is described as a confident and independent 8-year-old girl who loves animals. The character is voiced by young
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Armenian POW From Baku Prison Says Azerbaijan Told Him: “You Are Here as Long as the Armenian Government Wants”
Former President of the National Assembly of Artsakh, David Ishkhanyan, has said from a prison in Baku that Azerbaijani officials directly told Armenian detainees that their continued imprisonment depends on the decisions and actions of the Armenian authorities. During a phone conversation with his family from prison, Ishkhanyan stated that Azerbaijani officials made it clear to them that “you are here for as long as the Armenian authorities want you to be here.” According to
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