Monday, 3 May 2010

From Ararat To Zion Film: 19 May 2010 - collaboration of SOAS and St Sarkis Church‏

Near and Middle East Department, SOAS, University of London

Armenian Studies at SOAS

In collaboration with the Pastoral Council of

St Sarkis Church

PRESENT THE LONDON PREMIER OF A

Documentary Film

From ARARAT To ZION

Narrator Aidan Quinn- Director Edgar Baghdasaryan- Music Lisa Gerrard- Writer & Producer Fr. Mesrop Aramian

This 70-minute documentary film produced by Vern Media Arts pays tribute to Armenian Pilgrims over the last 2000 years, who have contributed to the preservation of spiritual traditions and Christian legacy in the Holy Land. The film presents the stories the pilgrims brought with them and the imprint they left in some of the holiest places of Christianity. It follows the paths taken by Armenian pilgrims as they traveled between two local points in history: from Mt. Ararat to Mt. Zion, from A to Z. Striking scenes of the Church of Holy Sepulcher by night, the colourful spectacles of Easter in Jerusalem, the Ceremony of Holy Light, Mount Sinai in Egypt, the Monasteries of the Judean Desert, and the summit of Mount Ararat provide exquisite visual tapestries on every level of the story. (See trailer at www. Fromararattozion.com)

Wednesday, 19th May 2010; 7.00pm Brunei Gallery Theatre

London WC1H OXG

Nearest Tube: Russell Square

3 comments:

Hedgehogs for everyone said...

Dear Seta,

I'm writing to you from Vem Media Arts, makers of the documentary From Ararat to Zion. I made a search for the film in google and it brought me to your blog! I would like to thank you for helping to inform people about the screening of the film in London - we really appreciate the cooperative effort that is happening for everyone to see this film - especially Armenians. We are very happy with people's heartfelt reactions to the film in Yerevan thus far, and we hope it affects people similarly in the UK.

I have made serious efforts through facebook in order to inform people about the screening, but it seems that few people said they are going to attend according to the facebook London screening event. Do you have any advice on how to inform more people over the internet? Are there any organizations, websites, social networking sites that have high traffic and will be a good way to reach the Armenian community in London?

Again thank you for your help and your blog post,

Vem Media Arts

Seta said...

I am no guru! But, you can try the Armenian Churches there are two in London. Armenian's seem to head for the Church in which ever country they find themselves in, unfortunately there are only three in the British Isles and one in Scotland oh... I believe there is one also in Ireland. Failing that Flyers at the Armenian House, Embassy, The primates news letter, if he agrees.
I was also going to say SOAS UNIVERSITY, RUSSEL SQU.THEY HAVE A NOTICE BOARD IN THE LOBBY AREA or in print form in the student magazine.
Finally, try advertising in the local and national papers by approaching them with a human interest story in order to get free publicity.

Failing all else, try the TV stations [all of them don't be choosy, any publicity is good publicity]...draw up a champaign its coming up to 24 April...we hardly ever get coverage. When we do, it does not come over well!
An installation of some description representing or pertaining to the reason behind a vigil or story. If I think of anything else I will let you know, I hope this helps....
With kind regards
Sirov
Seta

Seta said...

I don't know how I did it but I omitted to mention the community [church] in Wales...Which by the way, are the biggest supporters and activists for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the Young Turks in 1915.
The driving force is Mr E Williams, not a native but a passionate man in the affairs of Genocide. His efforts would put most Armenians to shame, including me!