Amerikatsi

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Amerikatsi

Released Sep 8, 2023

1h 57m

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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

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

Dec 29, 2023

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Sergio Burstein

Los Angeles Times

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]

Oct 5, 2023

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

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

Rated: 5/5

Sep 8, 2023

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Tom O'Brien

Next Best Picture

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.

Rated: 7/10

Jan 29, 2024

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Nikki Baughan

Screen International

[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.

Jan 9, 2024

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Eric Langberg

Everything's Interesting

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.

Jan 9, 2024

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ohan d

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/20/23

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Christine

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/13/23

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Nairi

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/13/23

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Hasmik A

Extremely well done! Enjoyed the movie very much.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10/23

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Zhanna T

Beautiful and poignant

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/08/23

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Raffi

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/08/23

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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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