Andin: Armenian Journey Chronicles
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Rating: 8.3/10
Director
Ruben Giney
Running time
2h 8m
Andin: Armenian Journey Chronicles is a 2014 documentary film directed by Ruben Giney that explores the historical presence and influence of Armenians along the Silk Road and Spice Routes, linking East and West. The film follows the crew’s three-year journey through 11 countries, uncovering archival materials, manuscripts, and personal diaries to reveal ancient Armenian connections to places like India, China, and Central Asia. It’s presented as an adventure, blending historical research with the search for legendary artifacts, and was screened at festivals like the Golden Apricot International Film Festival.
Key aspects of the film:
- Director/Writer: Ruben Giney
- Release Date: July 18, 2014
- Genre: Documentary, Adventure
- Synopsis: Investigates how Armenians traveled and established links across Asia and beyond, long before the Age of Discovery, using the Silk Road as a central theme.
- Filming Locations: Armenia, France, India, China, Tibet, Central Asia, Russia, and Mexico, among others.
- Content: Features unique archival materials, manuscripts, and diaries from libraries in Paris, London, and Mexico, and includes 3D reconstructions of ancient sites like Dvin.
- Awards: Received the Nuard Prize at the Golden Apricot International Film Festival.
