Oudenk (let's eat)

A love letter to family, food, and Armenian culture through a mixed media animated short film.

  • Minna Abalian
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Student
  • Genres:
    Animation, Experimental, Documentary
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 28, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    Armenian, English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Director Biography - Minna Abalian

Minna Abalian is a mixed media designer and filmmaker based in Boston. Through an intuitively led creative process, her work focuses on color and texture to highlight beauty in the mundane.

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Director Statement

Food is the lifeblood of the Armenian culture, and this film honors how that rings true within my own family. What began as a visual dictionary of meals and traditions turned into a heartfelt tribute to my grandfather after his passing during the middle of production.
The result is a raw representation of my journey navigating grief and how there is a quiet strength to simply gathering around a table with family to enjoy a good meal.