“Room”/Սենյակ
The work is available with English (current video), French, Spanish, and Italian subtitles:
Sous-titres français - https://vimeo.com/667949631/69a51f5fbc
Subtítulos español - https://vimeo.com/667949384/cb11a9a9d9
Sottotitoli in italiano - https://vimeo.com/670046691/6ffb110d20
Brief Synopsis: (English)
Anna Grigorian's experimental project "Room" (Սենյակ [sɛnˈjɑk] ) reflects on the issues of violence and murder cases of women through the dry text of judicial acts and series of choreographed actions. While the factual data used in the video is directly taken from the realities of Armenia, gender-based oppression and violence reaching physical retaliation and murder are ongoing and widespread, making the work relevant across countries.
Despite the violent topic, the work excludes direct violent imagery. The monotonous, calm recital of the murder cases is accompanied by a series of choreographed performative actions staged by the artist, creating an allegorical space where the discourses on gender, boundaries of the body, and patriarchal order are deliberated upon through artistic expression. The texts are excerpts from judicial acts, verified through DataLex Judiciary Portal.
Support acknowledgment: Arts and Cultural Studies Laboratory Artist in Residence program (Armenia), and the Canada Council for the Arts (Canada).
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Anna GrigorianDirector
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Anna GrigorianWriter
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Anna GrigorianProducer
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Julia ThomasKey Cast
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Vronsky BelizaireKey Cast
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Amber JacksonKey Cast
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“Hamayak jan” Armenian folk song, extracts from performance by Lusik QoshyanMusic
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Armenian Dhol electronically generated loopsMusic
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Project Title (Original Language):Սենյակ
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Project Type:Experimental, Short, Other
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Genres:Underground, Arthouse, Video-art
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Runtime:15 minutes
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Completion Date:August 6, 2021
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Country of Origin:Armenia
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Country of Filming:Canada
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Language:Armenian
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Shooting Format:digital
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Bronx World Film Winter CycleNYC
United States
January 5, 2024
Invited work -
VOX centre de l’image contemporaineMontreal
Canada
October 20, 2023
Exhibition/installation -
“One Shot”Yerevan
Armenia
June 16, 2023
Official Selection -
Pebbles Underground Film and Video ArtToronto
Canada
April 20, 2023
Official Selection; Jury Award -
The Arthouse Film FestivalAustin, Texas
United States
December 26, 2022
Official Selection -
LA Underground Film ForumLos Angeles
United States
July 9, 2022
Official Selection -
FEMINISM CORPOREAL International FestivalYerevan
Armenia
March 10, 2023
Official Selection -
Museum of Modern ArtYerevan
Armenia
August 6, 2021
Solo show // Video installation
Distribution Information
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Vidéographe artist-run centre, Montreal, Canada - non-exclusive ditributorDistributorCountry: WorldwideRights: All Rights
Anna Grigorian is an experimental artist from Armenia, whose art practice is currently based between Canada and Armenia. With a background in sculpture, literature, and photography, her current chosen medium is moving image. Her video work revolves around socio political and economic problems, and examination of power relations, through mixing elements of theater, early cinema, and constructed surreal environments.