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Filmmaker Sasha Wortzel’s feature-length “River of Grass” isn’t your typical environmental documentary, writes ray levy uyeda. It’s an “invitation to connect to the environment [&] to think critically about the long legacies of colonial violence that are shaping our climate realities today.”
‘River of Grass’ isn’t your typical environmental documentary
The “liquid heart” of Florida is the Everglades, says filmmaker Sasha Wortzel, and colonial violence is killing it
prismreports.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Filmmaker Sasha Wortzel’s feature-length “River of Grass” isn’t your typical environmental documentary, writes ray levy uyeda. It’s an “invitation to connect to the environment [&] to think critically about the long legacies of colonial violence that are shaping our climate realities today.”
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Film Review: THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT (2024)
Showing now at the Laemmle Glendale in Los Angeles through to October 23. Further screenings to expand to select theaters in Missouri, San Francisco, Boston, Hartford, and London (UK).
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Showing now at the Laemmle Glendale in Los Angeles through to October 23. Further screenings to expand to select theaters in Missouri, San Francisco, Boston, Hartford, and London (UK).
#filmsky #movies #movie #cinema #film #films #moviesky
October 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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"There Was, There Was Not" explores the troubled former Soviet region of Artsakh, focusing on women's lives in a male-dominated culture, though the director admits it unintentionally captures war, displacement, and ethnic cleansing.
Never Heard of Artsakh? ‘There Was, There Was Not’ Offers a Good Chance To Learn About the Troubled Former Soviet Region
The director, who set out to highlight the lives of women in a culture dominated by men, notes that she ‘never meant to make a film that documented war,…
buff.ly
November 18, 2024 at 9:01 AM
"There Was, There Was Not" explores the troubled former Soviet region of Artsakh, focusing on women's lives in a male-dominated culture, though the director admits it unintentionally captures war, displacement, and ethnic cleansing.
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We had the honor to chat with director Emily Mkrtichian to discuss her new documentary THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT. She broke down the visceral immediacy of the conflicts facing production, the challenges and triumphs of connecting with and celebrating Armenian heritage, and more!
Interview: Emily Mkrtichian On The Triumphs and Tribulations Within THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT - Merry-Go-Round Magazine
Emily Mkrtichian discusses her new film THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT, breaking down the characters, the visceral immediacy of the conflicts facing the production, and the challenges and triumphs of connec...
merrygoroundmagazine.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We had the honor to chat with director Emily Mkrtichian to discuss her new documentary THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT. She broke down the visceral immediacy of the conflicts facing production, the challenges and triumphs of connecting with and celebrating Armenian heritage, and more!
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Armenian Documentary ‘There Was, There Was Not’ Acquired in U.S. by Suncatcher, Watermelon (EXCLUSIVE)
Suncatcher Productions and Watermelon Pictures are partnering up for the U.S. release this fall of “There Was, There Was Not,” Emily Mkrtichian’s feature documentary debut. Suncatch…
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Suncatcher Productions and Watermelon Pictures are partnering up for the U.S. release this fall of “There Was, There Was Not,” Emily Mkrtichian’s feature documentary debut. Suncatch…
#media #news
Armenian Documentary ‘There Was, There Was Not’ Acquired in U.S. by Suncatcher, Watermelon (EXCLUSIVE)
Suncatcher Productions and Watermelon Pictures are partnering up for the U.S. release this fall of “There Was, There Was Not,” Emily Mkrtichian’s feature documentary debut. Suncatcher will oversee the U.S. theatrical release, kicking off on Oct. 10 with a week-long run in New York’s DCTV Firehouse Cinema, followed by Los Angeles’ Leammle Glendale Theater starting […]
variety.com
August 14, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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“A deeply felt and beautifully made film.” - Atom Egoyan on THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT
Now playing at @dctvny.bsky.social:
mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/w...
Now playing at @dctvny.bsky.social:
mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/w...
Weekend Watch: THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT, THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR, THE ALABAMA SOLUTION
See what's new to view in documentaries in the weekend ahead.
mailchi.mp
October 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
“A deeply felt and beautifully made film.” - Atom Egoyan on THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT
Now playing at @dctvny.bsky.social:
mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/w...
Now playing at @dctvny.bsky.social:
mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/w...
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Four women try to rebuild their lives in Artsakh decades after the war, as another one breaks out in #DOCNYC documetnary There Was, There Was Not www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/there... #FilmSky🎬
November 12, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Four women try to rebuild their lives in Artsakh decades after the war, as another one breaks out in #DOCNYC documetnary There Was, There Was Not www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/there... #FilmSky🎬
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THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT: A patient observational film, seen through four women, about the republic of Artsakh. Mostly captures time before and during war and genocide displace the people. Visually beautiful and emotionally tender in capturing the existential devastation.
(True/False 2024)
(True/False 2024)
March 1, 2024 at 7:24 PM
THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT: A patient observational film, seen through four women, about the republic of Artsakh. Mostly captures time before and during war and genocide displace the people. Visually beautiful and emotionally tender in capturing the existential devastation.
(True/False 2024)
(True/False 2024)
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Due to the inclement weather forecasted for this evening, our screening of Emily Mkrtichian’s THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT at Brooklyn Commons has been postponed to Friday, September 19th. All currently-held RSVPs will automatically transfer to the new date. Thank you for understanding, and stay dry!
August 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Due to the inclement weather forecasted for this evening, our screening of Emily Mkrtichian’s THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT at Brooklyn Commons has been postponed to Friday, September 19th. All currently-held RSVPs will automatically transfer to the new date. Thank you for understanding, and stay dry!
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I’ve honestly been thinking about ‘There Was, There Was Not’ for days. Go see it if it’s playing near you!
MJ's @gennyradosti.bsky.social says, "THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT honors the strength, trials, and resilience of Armenian women in the face of limiting cultural expectations and in wartime."
#ThereWasThereWasNot is now playing in theaters.
#ThereWasThereWasNot is now playing in theaters.
THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT provides an intimate look into four Armenian women's experience of war — Moviejawn
by Genevieve Radosti, Staff Writer There Was, There Was Not honors the strength, trials, and resilience of Armenian women in the face of limiting cultural expectations and in wartime.
www.moviejawn.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I’ve honestly been thinking about ‘There Was, There Was Not’ for days. Go see it if it’s playing near you!
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Emily Mkrtichian’s documentary, There Was, There Was Not world premiering at DOC NYC, presents an intimate portrait of four Armenian women on the brink and in the aftermath of a surprise invasion of Artsakh.
Read more: vimooz.me/0hr66o
Read more: vimooz.me/0hr66o
November 13, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Emily Mkrtichian’s documentary, There Was, There Was Not world premiering at DOC NYC, presents an intimate portrait of four Armenian women on the brink and in the aftermath of a surprise invasion of Artsakh.
Read more: vimooz.me/0hr66o
Read more: vimooz.me/0hr66o
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MJ's @gennyradosti.bsky.social says, "THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT honors the strength, trials, and resilience of Armenian women in the face of limiting cultural expectations and in wartime."
#ThereWasThereWasNot is now playing in theaters.
#ThereWasThereWasNot is now playing in theaters.
THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT provides an intimate look into four Armenian women's experience of war — Moviejawn
by Genevieve Radosti, Staff Writer There Was, There Was Not honors the strength, trials, and resilience of Armenian women in the face of limiting cultural expectations and in wartime.
www.moviejawn.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
MJ's @gennyradosti.bsky.social says, "THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT honors the strength, trials, and resilience of Armenian women in the face of limiting cultural expectations and in wartime."
#ThereWasThereWasNot is now playing in theaters.
#ThereWasThereWasNot is now playing in theaters.
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There Was, There Was Not with Emily Mkrtichian (Director), Siddhant Adlakha 🎟️
There Was, There Was Not
Friday, October 10
DCTV Firehouse Cinema
In Person: Emily Mkrtichian (Director), Siddhant Adlakha
There Was, There Was Not
Friday, October 10
DCTV Firehouse Cinema
In Person: Emily Mkrtichian (Director), Siddhant Adlakha
There Was, There Was Not with Emily Mkrtichian (Director), Siddhant Adlakha
There Was, There Was Not - DCTV Firehouse Cinema
www.filmspotlight.org
September 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
There Was, There Was Not with Emily Mkrtichian (Director), Siddhant Adlakha 🎟️
There Was, There Was Not
Friday, October 10
DCTV Firehouse Cinema
In Person: Emily Mkrtichian (Director), Siddhant Adlakha
There Was, There Was Not
Friday, October 10
DCTV Firehouse Cinema
In Person: Emily Mkrtichian (Director), Siddhant Adlakha
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Never heard of Artsakh? "There Was, There Was Not" sheds light on this troubled former Soviet region.
Never Heard of Artsakh? ‘There Was, There Was Not’ Offers a Good Chance To Learn About the Troubled Former Soviet Region
The director, who set out to highlight the lives of women in a culture dominated by men, notes that she ‘never meant to make a film that documented war,…
buff.ly
November 17, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Never heard of Artsakh? "There Was, There Was Not" sheds light on this troubled former Soviet region.
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A haunting look at the lives of Armenian women in Artsakh before and after war. There Was, There Was Not offers a rare, intimate perspective on a disappearing world. This powerful documentary is a must-watch. Full review here: sarahgvincentviews.com/movies/there...
There Was, There Was Not Review - Sarah G. Vincent Views
Sarah G. Vincent Views' hot take on There Was, There Was Not
sarahgvincentviews.com
February 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A haunting look at the lives of Armenian women in Artsakh before and after war. There Was, There Was Not offers a rare, intimate perspective on a disappearing world. This powerful documentary is a must-watch. Full review here: sarahgvincentviews.com/movies/there...
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“The film is as aching as it is diverse and defiant in reflecting its subjects,” writes @812filmreviews.com in his 4/4 star review of THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT.
There Was, There Was Not movie review (2025) | Roger Ebert
The film is as aching as it is diverse and defiant in reflecting its subjects.
www.rogerebert.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“The film is as aching as it is diverse and defiant in reflecting its subjects,” writes @812filmreviews.com in his 4/4 star review of THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT.
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Kaitlyn Hardy spoke with filmmaker/interdisciplinary artist Emily Mkrtichian about her debut film THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT which Hardy says is "a film that continuously breaks the bounds of its own creation."
The film is own theaters now...
www.hammertonail.com/interviews/e...
The film is own theaters now...
www.hammertonail.com/interviews/e...
A Conversation with Emily Mkrtichian (THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT)
It may be incongruous to characterize a film about war and destruction as “gentle,” or a film of loss and ethnic cleaning as “tender,” but Emily Mkrtichian’s debut feature There Was, There Was Not is ...
www.hammertonail.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Kaitlyn Hardy spoke with filmmaker/interdisciplinary artist Emily Mkrtichian about her debut film THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT which Hardy says is "a film that continuously breaks the bounds of its own creation."
The film is own theaters now...
www.hammertonail.com/interviews/e...
The film is own theaters now...
www.hammertonail.com/interviews/e...
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thank you @marijasilk.bsky.social for facilitating this wonderful conversation with Emily Mkrtichian about her directorial debut for @filmobsessive.com! #FilmSky
Emily Mkrtichian discusses the highs and lows behind the making of her groundbreaking directorial debut, THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT. buff.ly/7G7A0rQ
October 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
thank you @marijasilk.bsky.social for facilitating this wonderful conversation with Emily Mkrtichian about her directorial debut for @filmobsessive.com! #FilmSky
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Our picks of under-the-radar gems from this month’s new releases. This edition includes Cillian Murphy as a devoted teacher, a documentary on the women of Artsakh, an empathetic look at Tourette syndrome and a lesbian space princess.
Read the full story on Journal: boxd.it/2Mk
Read the full story on Journal: boxd.it/2Mk
Watchlist This! our October 2025 picks of the best new bubbling-under films • Journal • A Letterboxd Magazine
Our picks of under-the-radar gems from this month’s new releases. This edition includes Cillian Murphy as a devoted teacher, a harrowing true-crime tale, a documentary on the women of Artsakh, an empa...
boxd.it
October 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Our picks of under-the-radar gems from this month’s new releases. This edition includes Cillian Murphy as a devoted teacher, a documentary on the women of Artsakh, an empathetic look at Tourette syndrome and a lesbian space princess.
Read the full story on Journal: boxd.it/2Mk
Read the full story on Journal: boxd.it/2Mk
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Lucía Aleñar Iglesias's FORASTERA is an impressive feature debut that earned its director the FIPRESCI prize at this year's TIFF. It tells the story of a summertime haunting, as a grief-stricken girl starts to assume her dead grandmother's identity.
My review:
thefilmexperience.net/blog/2025/9/...
My review:
thefilmexperience.net/blog/2025/9/...
TIFF 50: Lucía Aleñar Iglesias wins the FIPRESCI Prize for "Forastera" - Blog - The Film Experience
by Cláudio Alves
Light has character. In Lucía Aleñar Igles...
thefilmexperience.net
September 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Lucía Aleñar Iglesias's FORASTERA is an impressive feature debut that earned its director the FIPRESCI prize at this year's TIFF. It tells the story of a summertime haunting, as a grief-stricken girl starts to assume her dead grandmother's identity.
My review:
thefilmexperience.net/blog/2025/9/...
My review:
thefilmexperience.net/blog/2025/9/...