Akhtamar (1971)
18m
Running Time
June 7, 1971Release Date
Akhtamar (1971)
18m
Running Time
June 7, 1971Release Date
Plot.
The boy swims on the lake every night to see the girl he loves. Akhtamar refers to the second largest of four islands on Lake Van, the historic birthplace of all Armenians. According to a tale, an Armenian princess named Tamara lived on the island and was in love with a commoner. This boy would swim from the shore to the island each night, guided by a light she lit for him. Her father learned of the boy's visits. One night, as she waited for her lover to arrive, her father smashed her light, leaving the boy in the middle of the lake without a guide to indicate which direction to swim. He drowned and his body washed ashore and, as the legend concludes, it appeared as if the words "Akh, Tamara" (Oh, Tamara) were frozen on his lips.
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Cast & Crew.
Irina Baghramyan
Tamar
Vladimir Episkoposyan
Boy
I. Mikaelyan
Editor
Ernest Martirosyan
Director
Artashes Zalalyan
Cinematography
L. Gevorgyan
Camera Operator
M. Mavisakalyan
Music
N. Zalalyan
Sound
R. Balasanyan
Producer
Sebouh Sargsyan
Director
Details.
Release DateJune 7, 1971
Original NameԱխթամար
StatusReleased
Running Time18m
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