Armenian Film Festival: Big Story in a Small City
Armenian Film Society
Join Armenian Film Society on Saturday, September 7 at LOOK Cinemas in Glendale for the premiere of the restored and remastered 2006 classic comedy film, Big Story in a Small City, followed by a Q&A with director Gor Kirakosian.
About Big Story in a Small City
Big Story in a Small City is based on true events that forever changed two families in Yerevan. Grigor Janoyan, a professor of agriculture, dies in a freak accident, setting off a series of unusual events. Following Armenian tradition, his family brings the deceased into their home for a "viewing" by friends and relatives before the burial. In their grief, the family fails to notice that the body on the dining room table is not Grigor's. The body is actually that of Ruben Pashayan, one of the notorious leaders of Armenia's organized crime families. As the comical and satirical story unfolds, the inevitable trouble leads to unexpected peace, gratitude, and remembrance.
About Gor Kirakosian
Gor Kirakosian is an acclaimed filmmaker who graduated with honors from the Art Center College of Design and achieved critical acclaim for his debut feature, Big Story in a Small City, which has won eight international awards. Lost and Found in Armenia, his second film, set attendance records in Armenia and led to sold-out screenings across the world. Other notable works include Ticket to Vegas and The Knight's Move. His highest grossing film, Honest Thieves, led the Armenian box office in 2019. His latest film, Women in Black, was released in September 2023 and has been the number one film of the year, as well as the highest grossing. Currently, Gor is working on three different projects: Family Business and Top Story, both English-language films to be produced in America, as well as Once Upon a Time, which will be the first Armenian fairytale for children.
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