11 December 2023
In cooperation with the National Cinema Center of Armenia and Liver Art Company one of the outstanding films from the Armenian film heritage, the musical Karine by Arman Manaryan was featured in the exhibition hall of the Henrik Igityan National Centre for Aesthetics.
The screening was attended by participants of the Christmas Art Fair New Year's exhibition-sale, diplomatic corps representatives and film enthusiasts. The screening was held in the presence of Lusine Manaryan, the daughter of the film director Arman Manaryan and the actress Lidia Harutyunyan, who played Karine in the film. After the screening, Lusine shared her beautiful memories with the audience.
The 1960s marked the rise of Armenian cinema, which came along with the awakening of national consciousness. By directing Karine, Arman Manaryan paved the way for national musical cinema, and the film entered the world of Armenian cinema with its originality and Manaryan-like style.
