Question 1

What unusual release issue occurred with the Italian version of Ararat?

Accepted Answer

The Italian release was banned a day before its planned April 24, 2003 showing because authorities said the distributor failed to submit the censorship certificate application on time.

Question 2

Which major film festival premiered Ararat in 2002 but didn't include it in competition?

Accepted Answer

Ararat premiered as part of the Official Selection at the 55th Cannes International Film Festival in 2002, but it was not in competition for any awards.

Question 3

What is the narrative framing device used in Ararat?

Accepted Answer

The story is framed by a young man being interrogated by a customs officer while recounting how his life changed during the making of a film about the Armenian genocide.

Question 4

Which actor reunited with director Atom Egoyan on another genocide-themed film years later?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Plummer reunited with Atom Egoyan on Remember (2015), which also deals with human memory and genocide.

Question 5

What notable film festivals screened Ararat in 2002?

Accepted Answer

Ararat screened at AFI Fest, Cannes Film Festival, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Moscow International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2002.

Question 6

Why was Ararat's Italian release unexpectedly canceled?

Accepted Answer

Italian authorities banned the film a day before its planned April 24, 2003 release, claiming the distributor failed to submit the censorship certificate application on time.

Question 7

Which major film festival premiered Ararat in its Official Selection but not in competition?

Accepted Answer

Ararat premiered as part of the Official Selection at the 55th Cannes International Film Festival in 2002, but was not in competition for awards.

Question 8

What unusual framing device does Ararat use to tell its story?

Accepted Answer

The film is framed by a young man being interrogated by a customs officer while recounting how his life changed during the making of a film about the Armenian genocide.

Question 9

Which actor reunited with director Atom Egoyan years later on another film about memory and genocide?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Plummer reunited with Atom Egoyan on Remember (2015), which also deals with human memory and genocide.

Question 10

Which international film festivals screened Ararat in 2002-2003?

Accepted Answer

Ararat screened at AFI Fest, Cannes, Karlovy Vary, Moscow, Vancouver, Toronto, and Berlin International Film Festivals between 2002-2003.

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