Amerikatsi (2022)

• Year: 2022
• Released: 29 Sep 2022
• Country: Armenia
• Adwords: 17 wins
• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13616368/
• Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/amerikatsi
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• Available in: 720p, 1080p,
• Language: Armenian, Russian, English
• MPA Rating: N/A
• Genre: Drama
• Runtime: 121 min
• Writer: Michael A. Goorjian
• Director: Michael A. Goorjian
• Cast: Michael A. Goorjian, Hovik Keuchkerian, Nelli Uvarova
• Keywords: prison cell, hope, painting, armenia, communist party, 1950s,

	7.8/10
	91% – Critics
	99% – Audience

Amerikatsi Storyline

As a young boy, Charlie escaped the Armenian Genocide by stowing away in a trunk bound for the United States. His family was not so lucky. Despite his tragic start, as an adult, Charlie has managed to maintain his child-like wonder for the world. However, like so many refugees and orphans, there’s a hole in Charlie’s big heart.Our story begins in 1947, as Charlie repatriates back to Armenia only to be greeted by the harsh reality of Soviet Communism. The soul of Armenia has been suffocated beneath the iron curtain. Almost immediately Charlie is arrested and sentenced to prison for the absurd crime of wearing a tie. To further ensure that he doesn’t influence other prisoners with his “cosmopolitan” ways, Charlie is placed in solitary confinement.Just as he appears to be succumbing to the terror of his situation, Charlie discovers that the prison wall outside his cell window had been damaged during a recent earthquake, and through a hole he can see into a nearby apartment building…The Armenian couple who live in the apartment, Tigran and Ruzan, become Charlie’s only connection to the outside world. Every chance he gets he watches them, living vicariously through the details of their private lives, sharing meals with them, laughing, crying, singing and dancing with them. All the while discovering the Armenian culture he never knew.Charlie begins to care deeply for Tigran, sympathizing with this Soviet Armenian who has been forced to suppress his passion for music, food, art and life. But then, in an unexpected twist of fate, Tigran discovers that Charlie has been watching him. To Charlie’s surprise, Tigran does not report him, but instead allows Charlies further into his world. Through these two prisoners of circumstance, our belief in love and magic is revived. In the end, although not in the way he expected, Charlie ultimately finds what he came to Armenia in search of… a homeland.

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Perfection

A film of hope, perseverance, and culture. Set in Armenia after WWII, Amerikatsi is a story of an American Armenian man taking a Soviet offer that doesn’t turn out as expected. Michael Goorjian’s work as writer, director and actor is unparalleled. I’m truly blown away. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a more perfect film that has brilliant direction, outstanding acting, humor, tear inducing moments of joy and sadness, historical lessons, and cultural immersion, all without a single big name celeb. Bring your tissues and be prepared to see a film that will stay with you for a long while. ********

Wow truly beautiful movie.

I was not sure if I was going to like this movie since so many movies disappointed me . What a beautiful surprise, what a great movie. It’s a piece of history. Done so well. It touched my heart. Great acting, at times you just see the emotions on the face and body language without actors saying a word. Such a delicate gentle story filled with pain and happiness. Written, directed and acting in the main role by Michael A. Goorjian. So obvious he has so much talent. Excellent direction with deep writing and great original music combined with some ethnic music. Highly recommended, you will walk out of the movie happy that you watched a quality movie doesn’t happen very often.

You can tell the story thru his eyes

Amerikatsi is about a man named Charlie who was born in Armenia only to flee the country during the Genocide. After World War II, the leader of USSR Joseph Stalin, offered money to all Armenians living in the diaspora who want to return to Armenia to have a new better life. Charlie who is played by Michael Goorjian returns to the motherland only to be wrongfully imprisoned by the Soviet enforced Armenian prison. During his time he learned more about his culture while he watched a couple from his prison window. He lived vigorously thru the couple, eating, drinking, and cleaning while they do their chores. Much like Roberto Begnini in Life is Beautiful the storyline, direction, and cinematic background were beautifully filmed in Armenia. This movie definitely deserves an Oscar for best Foreign Film let alone Best Picture. Amerikatsi means American Armenian and I hope this film receives the same respect as Begnini’s movie. I know most of you won’t bother but trust me when I tell you it’s a great movie. Michael created, produced, directed and acted while Serj Tankian helped produce it. Definitely add this to your list.