Lost Mountains

September 19th, 2023, Artsakh. Thirteen-year-old Ani seeks refuge in a bomb shelter with her little sister and grandmother, while her parents serve on the front lines. They try to maintain some semblance of normalcy between the breaks in the artillery.

When Ani's mother returns, she brings news that forces the family to make an impossible choice.

Shot just outside Yerevan shortly after the real events, this film features actors from Artsakh and is rooted in the real-life experiences of those displaced by the war.

  • Ellie Wildman
    Director
  • Narek Arzumanyan
    Director
  • Narek Arzumanyan
    Writer
  • Ellie Wildman
    Writer
  • Aram Khachatryan
    Writer
  • Ani Khachatryan
    Producer
  • Anahit Hovhannisyan
    Producer
  • Astghik Sargsyan
    Key Cast
    "Ani"
  • Karolina Galstyan
    Key Cast
    "Arevik"
  • Laura Hovsepyan
    Key Cast
    "Ninel"
  • Armine Hayriyan
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    ԿՈՐՍՎԱԾ ԼԵՌՆԵՐ
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 17, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    8,700 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Armenia
  • Country of Filming:
    Armenia
  • Language:
    Armenian
  • Shooting Format:
    Arri 35
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - ESCAC
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Armenian Film Festival
    Glendale, California
    United States
    September 7, 2024
    North American Premiere
    'Made in Armenia'
  • Pomegranate Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    November 15, 2024
    Canadian Premiere
Director Biography - Ellie Wildman, Narek Arzumanyan

Ellie: Ellie is an award winning Northern Irish filmmaker with a first-class degree in BA Film, Photography, and Media from the University of Leeds and a Master’s in Film Direction from ESCAC, Barcelona.

As well as being a freelance self-shooting director for many years, she also has a background with corporate film companies, such as Warner Bros.

Her mission is to tell meaningful stories that spark social change, specifically highlighting women's stories that empower those whom they represent.

Narek: Narek is an Armenian filmmaker with a bachelor’s from Prague and a Master’s in Film Direction from ESCAC, Barcelona.

He's had the privilege of participating in the Cannes Lions Festival and has worked on notable TV series like "Carnival Row" and, various editorial projects.

His vision revolves around highlighting real-life problems with a profound impact, often hidden in simplicity.

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