Broken Childhood (2013)
This film is about a six year old Lena, who was captured by the Azeri`s during the Kharabakh war back in 1992. The girl was taken to an Azeri woman Fatima Khala, in a goal to be exchanged with her lost son. During this time the fear and the revulsion changed to a mutual charity and the result of this is that Fatima sends Lena back to her family after 4 months, exchanging her with a body of an Azeri soldier unknown to her. In Lena's memories, Fatima is still waiting for her son.
Director: Jivan Avetisyan
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: January 1, 2013
Cast
- Maria Gharagulyan - Lena
- Greta Mejlumyan - Fatima
- Alla Sahakyan - Anahit
- Vruyr Harutyunyan - Gurgen
- Hovhannes Teqgyozyan - Azer
- Babken Chobanyan - Anahit's husband
- Narine Petrosyan - Mariam
- Marat Davtyan - Lena's father
- Martin Aloyan - Lena's grandpa
- Sveta Tovmasyan - Lena's grandma
Screenplay
Cinematography: Narek Martirosyan
Editing: Armen Vardanyan
Country: Armenia
Language: Armenian
Original Language: hy
More Films by Director: Jivan Avetisyan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Broken Childhood about?
- This film is about a six year old Lena, who was captured by the Azeri`s during the Kharabakh war back in 1992. The girl was taken to an Azeri woman Fatima Khala, in a goal to be exchanged with her lost son. During this time the fear and the revulsion changed to a mutual charity and the result of this is that Fatima sends Lena back to her family after 4 months, exchanging her with a body of an Azeri soldier unknown to her. In Lena's memories, Fatima is still waiting for her son.
- Who directed Broken Childhood?
- Broken Childhood was directed by Jivan Avetisyan.
- Who stars in Broken Childhood?
- Broken Childhood stars Maria Gharagulyan, Greta Mejlumyan, Alla Sahakyan, Vruyr Harutyunyan, Hovhannes Teqgyozyan, Babken Chobanyan.
- How long is Broken Childhood?
- Broken Childhood has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is Broken Childhood?
- Broken Childhood is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Broken Childhood produced?
- Broken Childhood was produced in Armenia.