“The Last Inhabitant,” a film directed by Jivan Avetisyan is slated for release later this year. The film tracks the events of 1988-1989 and shows how the Sumgait massacre affected the human destinies.
The shooting of the film was completed last year. The soundtrack of the film is currently being recorded in Armenia.
The music scored by System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian will be performed by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra and the Hover State Chamber Choir.
“The Last Inhabitant” is about an Armenian village that has been forcibly emptied of its residents. The film’s main character, Abgar, lives with his mentally ill daughter. After Azerbaijanis enter the village and attempt to rape his daughter, Abgar has no choice other than fighting to ensure her safety.
The film stars world-renowned Iranian actor Homayoun Ershadi, Sandra Daukšaitė, Armenian actors Sos Janibekyan, Aleksander Khachatryan, Naira Muradyan, Anne Bedian, Babken Chobanyan.
The film will be presented to public during the 2016 Golden Apricot Film Festival.
