The Other Side of Despair (Switzerland) by Varsy Buchmann
Documentary Short Films / Cannes International Film Week
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8m 30s
"The Other Side of Despair" is a moving portrait of a young Armenian artist, Art Petrosyan, who sets fire to his own paintings. Shot during a time of profound loss and upheaval in the aftermath of the forced deportation of 110,000 people from Artsakh, it provides a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the relationship between art, identity, and the struggle for survival.
Running time: 00:08:30
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