The movie
Aurora’s Sunrise
The remarkable life of Armenian genocide survivor Aurora Mardiganian is turned into a gripping animated documentary.
Description
‘Aurora's Sunrise’ is a poignant animated documentary that tells Aurora's unforgettable story while shining a light on the oft-forgotten Armenian genocide. Drawing on Mardiganian's memoir and using archive footage, as well as footage from the 1919 film, previously thought lost, director Inna Sahakyan does justice to an amazing story and the equally amazing woman at its centre. ‘The remarkable life of Armenian genocide survivor Aurora Mardiganian is turned into a gripping animated documentary.’ (Screen)