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1489 (18) + ScreenTalk with director Shoghakat Vardanyan (via Zoom)

New East Cinema

,Cinema 2
A young boy stands against a wall, that holds a photo of an older boy.

When a young Armenian soldier disappears at the start of the Nagorno-Karabakh war, his sister sets on filming their family as they navigate between hope and grief.

Filming observationally on her phone, Shoghakat Vardanyan carves a surprisingly cinematic and raw portrait of her family during the months spent in limbo

As urgent as it is heart-breaking, 1489 is a reminder of the brutal reality of war and the very real human destinies behind the numbers quoted in headlines.

1489 won the IDFA award for Best Feature Length documentary in 2023, as well as the FIPRESCI Prize.  

Tagged with: Cinema ScreenTalks New East Cinema

2023 Armenia dir Shoghakat Vardanyan 76 mins 

This screening is presented in collaboration with the Golden Apricot Film Festival in Yerevan. 

Content Warning: Please note this film contains scenes depicting human remains.

Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.