Jivan Avetisyan

Place of Birth
Gyumri, Armenia; Raised in Khachmach and Stepanakert, Republic of Artsakh

interviews
- Armenia Jivan Avetisyan • Director of Gate to Heaven
  “I’m still searching for ways to explain to my nine-year old son what happened and why”
- Berlinale talents story of film, survival and faith
  Interview with Jivan Avetisyan, talented Armenian film director
Articles
- EXCLUSIVE: First look at Jivan Avetisyan’s latest effort, Revival
  "The film, led by Armand Assante, promises to offer “an epic exploration of war and the evolution of artificial intelligence”
- REVIVAL: Jivan Avetisyan's Cinematic Vision Explores AI, War, and Identity
  A battle for the actual future of humanity—this is the premise of 'REVIVAL,' the latest feature film from visionary Armenian filmmaker Jivan Avetisyan. Known for his compelling storytelling and unique perspectives on war and human resilience, Avetisyan brings to the screen a groundbreaking exploration of artificial intelligence, set against the backdrop of the 2020 Artsakh War and the global pandemic.
- GATE TO HEAVEN
  Haunted by his past, German journalist Robert Sternvall returns to Artsakh after 22 years when the Nagorno-Karabakh war reignites. Through his investigation, he meets opera singer Sophia Marti, who is the daughter of Edgar Martirosyan, a man who he abandoned in captivity in 1992. As their romance develops, Robert’s guilty conscience catches up.

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