7 MINS
Experimental
The Quest Begins
Set in a timeless Armenian realm, The Quest Begins follows Prince Areg on a mythic journey sparked by personal loss and collective despair. After a tragedy leaves his father—the king—consumed by grief, Areg vows to seek out the legendary Bird of a Thousand Voices (Hazaran Blbul), whose celestial hymn is believed to heal the soul of the land.
Country
Armenia
Language
Armenian, English
Premier Status
Canadian Premiere
Categories
International Short film
Credits Section
- Director Ruben Van Leer
- Writer Philip M. Howe, Ruben Van Leer
- Cinematographer Ezra Reverda
- Producer Valentine Wurtz
- Editior Amber Hooijmans
- Music/Composer Tigran Hamasyan
Key Cast Members
- Areg Samvel Tadevosyan
- Old Woman Marine Petrosyan
- The King Grigor Gabrielyan
- King’s Messenger Tigran Hamasyan
- Manush Christina Danielyan
- Child Mark Harutyunyan