Serge Avédikian

A testament to the power of storytelling, Serge Avédikian, born in Yerevan, Armenia in 1955, has made his mark on the world of cinema. His active years span from the late 1970s to the present, with a focus on drama and documentary genres, and his most famous films include "We Drank the Same Water" and "Paradjanov." Avédikian's work has been recognized with several awards, including the prestigious Palme d'Or for short film at the Cannes Film Festival in 2010 for his film "Barking Island." Avédikian's filmmaking is characterized by its poignancy and its focus on historical and socio-political issues, particularly those related to his Armenian heritage. Avédikian, as a person, is passionate and deeply committed to his craft, using film as a means to shed light on the unheard stories of his homeland.