Amerikatsi (2022)
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- Synopsis:
- Charlie (Michael A. Goorjian) escapes the Armenian genocide as a boy by fleeing to the United States, but he returns as an adult and is arrested. He watches an Armenian couple from his prison cell, finally learning about his homeland.
- Actors:
- Michael A. Goorjian, Hovik Keuchkerian, Nelli Uvarova, Mikhail Trukhin, Narine Grigoryan, Jean-Pierre Nshanian, Aram Karakhanyan, Aram Novosardyan, Karine Janjukazyan, Davit Hakobyan, George Hovakimyan, Lernik Harutyunyan, Trdat Makaryan, Arman Mejlumyan, Kevo Manoukian, Sargis Mikaelyan, Mayranush Grigoryan, Nikolay Bagheyan, Grig Ganoyan, Emil Abrahamyan
- Directors:
- Michael A. Goorjian
- Producers:
- Michael A. Goorjian, Robert Patrick Malkassian, Arman Nshanian, Sol Tryon
- Writers:
- Michael A. Goorjian
- Genres:
- Comedy, Drama
- Countries:
- Armenia
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Reviews (1) of Amerikatsi
Armenian Rhapsody - Amerikatsi review by griggs
Amerikatsi opens with a brilliant blend of whisky and satire–Life is Beautiful by way of Brazil, all charm, visual gags, and bureaucratic absurdity. The first 20 minutes are packed with clever setups and comedic flair before the film becomes more grounded and poignant. As the humour fades, a moving portrait emerges–of life under lock and key and the quiet resilience of the human spirit.
The tonal shift is handled with surprising grace. The film never becomes overly sentimental or preachy; instead, it remains gripping, intimate, and emotionally honest, powered by strong performances and smart writing.
But the real star is the score–a gorgeous fusion of Western and Armenian musical styles that reflects Charlie’s cultural displacement with emotional precision. Amerkatsi stands out for its ability to explore oppression through comedy without dulling its emotional weight. Thoughtful, funny, and deeply humane–it’s well worth your time.