Ararat
A quest for truth... among lies, deception, and denial.
2002 · 115 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama, War, History
Interrogated by a customs officer, a young man recounts how his life was changed during the making of a film about the Armenian genocide.
Directed by Atom Egoyan · Written by Atom Egoyan
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Simon Abkarian Arshile Gorky -
Charles Aznavour Edward Saroyan -
Christopher Plummer David -
Arsinée Khanjian Ani -
David Alpay Raffi -
Marie-Josée Croze Celia -
Elias Koteas Ali / Jevdet Bay -
Brent Carver Philip -
Max Morrow Tony - C Christie MacFadyen Janet
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Garen Boyajian Young Gorky
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