The Armenian Genocide

Name: The Armenian Genocide
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2006-04-17
Duration: 57 min
Rating: 7

★ 7,0 /10 (8 Votes)

2006 EN 57 min

Overview

Explores the Ottoman Empire killings of more than one million Armenians during World War I. The film describes not only what happened before, during and since World War I, but also takes a direct look at the genocide denial maintained by Turkey to the present day.

Release date

17/04/2006

Votes

Popularity

1.3

Genres

Documentary History

Status

Released

Language

Runtime

57 min

Julianna Margulies

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Ron Suny

Self

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Peter Balakian

Self

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Elizabeth Frierson

Self

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Vahakn Dadrian

Self

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Taner Akçam

Self

Orlando Bloom

Auguste Berneau (voice)

Ed Harris

U.S. Consul Leslie Davis (voice)

Jared Leto

Haig Baronian (voice)

Laura Linney

Maria Jacobsen (voice)

Tom Mardirosian

U.S. Consul Jesse Benjamin Jackson (voice)

Paul Rudd

U.S. Consul Oscar Heizer (voice)

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Nick Zelletz

Turkish Strength Society

Natalie Portman

Aurora Mardiganian (voice)

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David Grillo

Enver Pasha (voice)

Louis Zorich

Turkish Court Martial Trial Transcript (voice)

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Andrew Goldberg's documentary on the Armenian Genocide is not just a film but a pivotal exploration into one of the darkest chapters in human history. Through interviews, narration by Julianna Margulies, and often shocking photographs, the documentary meticulously documents the systematic deportation, rape, and murder of over a million Armenians during the early 20th century in the Ottoman Empire. It's a hard watch, filled with undeniable evidence and heart-wrenching testimonials, yet essential for understanding the extent of human cruelty and the dangers of historical denial. Goldberg's ap…

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