Question 1

Which nine-part song inspired the structure of 'I'm Going to Change My Name'?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on the Armenian ‘Sharakan’, a nine-part song that brings us gradually closer to meaning.

Question 2

Who plays the 14-year-old protagonist Evridika?

Accepted Answer

Arina Adju plays Evridika, the 14-year-old girl experiencing adolescent emotions.

Question 3

Which international film festivals featured this movie in 2013?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Locarno International Film Festival in 2013.

Question 4

What poetic device does Maria Saakyan use to explore Evridika's private world?

Accepted Answer

The film makes effective and imaginative use of Evridika's private world centered on internet chat rooms and mobile phone recordings.

Question 5

How does this film relate to Maria Saakyan's first feature 'The Lighthouse'?

Accepted Answer

The film further develops the poetic invention apparent in her first feature, The Lighthouse.

I'm Going to Change My Name

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