Hambardzum Khachanian

Comical tale about how the coward Nazar who, as a joke of fate, appears to preside over the throne.

Based on Alexander Shirvanzade's 1885 novel of the same name, the film denounces the despotic rites and customs of Caucasian families. It is widely recognized as the first Armenian feature film.

Vardan, a victim of misunderstanding, barely avoids becoming an accomplice in a crime. The first film on a contemporary theme from the Hayfilm (Armenkino) film studio about the educational role of the Red Army in shaping the character of conscripts.