Ararat

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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