Amerikatsi

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Amerikatsi

2023

1h 57m

Drama

Comedy

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In 1948, decades after fleeing Armenia to the US as a child, Charlie returns in the hope of finding a connection to his roots, but what he finds instead is a country crushed under Soviet rule. After being unjustly imprisoned, Charlie falls into despair, until he discovers that he can see into a nearby apartment from his cell window -- the home of a prison guard. As his life unexpectedly becomes entwined with the man's, he begins to see that the true spirit of his homeland is alive in its passionate people. Filled with warmth and humor, Amerikatsi celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the bonds that unite us all.

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Distinguished by writer-director-star Michael A. Goorjian's impressive work on both sides of the camera, Amerikatsi is a heartfelt and heartwarming testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

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Siddhant Adlakha

Variety

Dec 29, 2023

A moving work about diasporic yearning, coming to us as history repeats itself

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Sergio Burstein

Los Angeles Times

Oct 5, 2023

A work that denounces acts of injustice not entirely known, and finds ingenious ways to represent not only the sense of human resilience but also the solidarity established between people who appear to be from different sides. [Full review in Spanish]

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

Sep 8, 2023

5/5

Amerikatsi is a stirring labor of love that witnesses the darkness of the past, and seeks out the light.

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Tom O'Brien

Next Best Picture

Jan 29, 2024

7/10

Even if, as a vehicle, “Amerikatsi” is at times less than perfect, Goorjian’s use of humor and a bold narrative structure brings us closer to the Armenian people than any staid historical storyline ever could.

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Nikki Baughan

Screen International

Jan 9, 2024

[It] has a deft, audience-friendly lightness of touch, focusing on Armenia’s people rather than its difficult history. Nevertheless, it firmly makes its points about displacement, cultural cleansing and the difficulties of returning home.

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Eric Langberg

Everything's Interesting

Jan 9, 2024

Goorjian’s is an open, inviting face; we believe every smile, and when he is overcome with emotion at the all-too-human trials and tribulations he witnesses on the other side of the wall, it’s hard not to be moved right along with him.

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ohan d

Oct 20, 2023

Definitely worth seeing! Beautifully presented. Michael Goorjian did an excellent job writing, directing, and specially acting!

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Christine

Oct 13, 2023

Overall a sad movie but with bits of happy moments and hope..

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Nairi

Oct 13, 2023

Goorjian is brilliant! Tremendous acting, sensitive, touching performance. Beautiful storytelling. Amazing movie deeply emotional for Armenians but also relatable for the human spirit and survival for all. Academy please honor this movie and Goorjian as writer, directing and actor.

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Hasmik A

Oct 10, 2023

Extremely well done! Enjoyed the movie very much.

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Zhanna T

Oct 8, 2023

Beautiful and poignant

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Raffi

Oct 7, 2023

Very powerful movie about a period and circumstance people don't know s lot about. It's told in a particularly interesting way with phenomenal acting.

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Synopsis

In 1948, decades after fleeing Armenia to the US as a child, Charlie returns in the hope of finding a connection to his roots, but what he finds instead is a country crushed under Soviet rule. After being unjustly imprisoned, Charlie falls into despair, until he discovers that he can see into a nearby apartment from his cell window -- the home of a prison guard. As his life unexpectedly becomes entwined with the man's, he begins to see that the true spirit of his homeland is alive in its passionate people. Filled with warmth and humor, Amerikatsi celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the bonds that unite us all.

Director: Michael A. Goorjian
Producer: Michael A. Goorjian, Robert Patrick Malkassian, Arman Nshanian, Sol Tryon
Screenwriter: Michael A. Goorjian
Distributor: Variance Films
Production Co: People of Ar, Palodeon Pictures
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Original Language: Armenian
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 8, 2023, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $395.0K
Runtime: 1h 57m

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