The first line of every Armenian fairy tale, THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT tells the collective myth of a homeland lost forever — and four women’s resistance to that loss. Emily Mkrtichian’s powerful and visually stunning award-winning documentary about Artsakh will premiere in NYC at the DOC NYC Film Festival with the filmmaker in attendance on Monday, Nov. 19 & Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Winner: FIPRESCI Prize (International Critics Award) – Golden Apricot Film Festival’24

“A deeply felt and beautifully made film.” – Atom Egoyan

“A powerful tribute to a former country.” – Roger Ebert.com

“An observational heart pounder.” – The Brooklyn Rail