DVD directed by Atom Egoyan
'The most thought-provoking film of the year', according to The New York Times, is Ararat, a film by Academy Award-nominated director Atom Egoyan (The Sweet Hereafter, Felicia's Journey). Featuring an all-star cast, Ararat tells the story of the Armenian Genocide through the estranged members of a contemporary family.
Ararat focuses on characters on a search for clues that becomes a determined quest for answers across a vast and ancient terrain of deception, denial, fact, and fears. This stunning and passionate motion picture explores the pursuit of identity through the intimate moments shared by families, enemies, and strangers.
Two-disc DVD features commentary track with the director, deleted scenes, a documentary on the making of the film, 'Arsinee Khanjian on Ararat' featurette, Portrait of Arshile" short film Raffi's video footage historical information and others.
Rated R. Running time: 115 minutes
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