Big Story in a Small City

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Big Story in a Small City is a 2006 feature film, directed by Gor Kirakosyan and is based on true events. Big Story in a Small City stars Hrant Tokhatyan, Narek Ghaplanyan, Khoren Levonyan and David Tovmasyan.

Background and Structure

The story, both comical, satirical and a tragedy begins in the city of Yerevan, Armenia. Grigor Janoyan, a professor of agriculture at the University of Yerevan, dies from a freak accident, almost as strange as the events that soon follow. In accordance with Armenian tradition, the relatives bring the deceased into their home for the "viewing" by his friends and family before the burial. The family, consumed with grief fails to realize that the body on the dining room table is not Grigor. A friend of the family, while paying respects, discovers the mistake. Grigors look-a-like, Ruben Pashayan was the head of Armenia’s organized crime families. Trouble is inevitable, but as the story continues it leads to peace, gratitude and the remembrance of love.

Cast

Credits

Awards

  • "Best Foreign Film" - Beverly Hills Film Festival, 2007
  • "Best Feature Film" - deadCENTER Film Festival (Oaklahoma), 2007
  • "Best Feature Film" - realheART Film Festival (Toronto), 2007
  • "Best Screenplay" - Honolulu Film Festival, 2007
  • "Best Screenplay" - ARPA Film Festival (Los Angeles), 2007

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