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31 October 2008 - 10:28 AMT

Armenian directors’ film about Tonino Guerra garneres awards at Zolotoy Buben and New Cinema. XXI Century festivals

Ruben Gevorgyants and Vahe Gevorgyants’ Autumn of the Magician documentary about legendary Italian screenwriter Tonino Guerra gained a number of awards at Zolotoy Buben (The Golden Tambourine) and New Cinema. XXI Century film festivals.

The directors of the film were awarded The Golden Goddess statuette in History and Culture nomination at Zolotoy Buben festival and the Grand Prix at New Cinema. XXI Century festival, where the best films from CIS countries, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia were presented.

“Tonino Guerra can be described as Italian Hovhannes Tumanyan. He is known and loved. Our documentary is for all generations, as Tonino Guerra said himself,” Ruben Gevorgyants, the chairman of the Armenian Filmmakers’ Union, told reporters today.

“The documentary, produced by Sharm Holding, Payt and Hayk studios, was presented at various international festivals. If it fits the format of Cannes Festival, we will present our Autumn of the Magician there,” said Ruben Gevorgyants.