Armenian Lullaby (2005)

Mother is calling Falcon to sing a battle song as a lullaby to an Armenian boy.

Armenian Lullaby is based on the verse of my great-great-grandfather, Rafael Patkanian (1830-1892) about a mother who is singing a lullaby to her child, calling on different birds who are associated with various professions. The baby falls asleep only to the song of Falcon, who is singing battle songs, in other words, chooses the profession of a soldier. Traditionally it's considered a patriotic song: in the country that survived genocide, Soviet regime and recent war with Azerbaijan, sons' primary vocation is to become soldiers. This interpretation is dedicated to Mothers of all soldiers.

Director: Irina Patkanian
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 5 min
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Screenplay

Music: Lilit Pipoyan
Editing: Irina Patkanian
Production: In Parenthesis
Country: Armenia
Language: Armenian
Original Language: hy

Keywords

armenia, armenian, armenian culture

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Armenian Lullaby about?
Armenian Lullaby is based on the verse of my great-great-grandfather, Rafael Patkanian (1830-1892) about a mother who is singing a lullaby to her child, calling on different birds who are associated with various professions. The baby falls asleep only to the song of Falcon, who is singing battle songs, in other words, chooses the profession of a soldier. Traditionally it's considered a patriotic song: in the country that survived genocide, Soviet regime and recent war with Azerbaijan, sons' primary vocation is to become soldiers. This interpretation is dedicated to Mothers of all soldiers.
Who directed Armenian Lullaby?
Armenian Lullaby was directed by Irina Patkanian.
How long is Armenian Lullaby?
Armenian Lullaby has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is Armenian Lullaby?
Armenian Lullaby is a Documentary film.
Where was Armenian Lullaby produced?
Armenian Lullaby was produced in Armenia.