Silva Khnkanosian is a director and photographer. She made her first film, Nothing to Be Afraid Of, at 21. The film follows five women doing civilian mine clearance on the Armenian border. It has been selected at Dok Leipzig, IFFR Rotterdam, Fipadoc, FICCI Cartagena, and many more, winning numerous awards. Far from Michigan is her second feature film.
Far From Michigan
Far From Michigan
Far From Michigan
Synopsis
Armenia and Azerbaijan are engaged in a multi-secular conflict. A war breaks out
again. In Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno-Karabakh, men are at the front, while women hide in the cellars. Director Silva Khnkanosian sets out to find them. After 44 days of battles, the radio announces the capitulation of Armenia. We must leave.
Festivals & Awards
2023 RIDM
Director's Profile
Silva KHNKANOSIAN
Filmography
2019 Nothing to Be Afraid Of
2023 Far From Michigan
Credit
Producer｜Stéphane JOURDAIN, De Gaulle EID
Scriptwriter｜Silva KHNKANOSIAN
Cinematographer｜Areg HAKOBYAN, Silva KHNKANOSIAN
Sound｜Jean-Marc SCHICK
Editor｜Justine HIRIART
Print Source
La Huit Production｜Julien BEAUNAY｜julien.beaunay@lahuit.fr