Arpa International Film Festival (2024)

Welcome to the Arpa International Film Festival (2024) Virtual Festival!
The 27th Annual Arpa International FIlm Festival offers a diverse range of films, catering to every taste and interest. From thought-provoking documentaries to heartwarming dramas and thrilling action adventures, you'll find something to captivate your imagination. Enjoy the convenience of watching films at your own pace, without the hassle of leaving your home. Plus, our virtual platform allows you to explore films from around the globe, expanding your cinematic horizons.

ANIMATION

The Breath of Life: Dark Matter
In a fantasy world where everyone can master any magic, one force can't be tamed. Love. A young enchantress is engaged to a mage who brought her back to life. Though, she's still in love with the one who had killed her.
40 min | 2024-03-08 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
The Breath of Life: Dark Matter
Coping with Loneliness
5 min | 2024-08-26 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Coping with Loneliness
A Dash of Hope
When a happy go lucky puppy stumbles across a fearful raccoon holed up in an alleyway, she makes it her mission to break him out of his rut.
4 min | 2024-04-25 | United States
Mon Oct 28th
A Dash of Hope
Definitions
In a world that traps souls in the chains of conformity, one individual's transformative journey uncovers their unique purpose, revealing that the key to a fulfilling life lies in embracing one's true essence and irreplaceable mission.
2 min | Taiwan
Mon Oct 21st
Definitions
In Between City
The film imitates a poetic wandering through the Central European city and its memory, through different time periods and places, blurring reality and fiction.
9 min | 2023-12-01 | Czech Republic, Israel
Mon Oct 28th
In Between City
The Red Scarf: A Story of Armenian Hope
"The Red Scarf - A Story of Armenian Hope" intertwines the lives of two young boys, one a survivor of the Armenian Genocide and the other a Hollywood child star. United by a special scarf and their shared spirit of compassion, their stories inspire hope and resilience across continents.
17 min | 2024-09-30 | United States
Mon Oct 28th
The Red Scarf: A Story of Armenian Hope
Runaway, Star!
A star falls into a little boy’s room, and he is going to send it back to the sky with his sister.
5 min | 2024-06-03 | China
Mon Oct 28th
Runaway, Star!
The Song of the Flying Leaves
A twelve-year-old girl's encounter with a mysterious old man sparks a journey of self-discovery and friendship. Inspired by ancient Armenian symbols, the film explores the power of imagination and the transformative potential of human connection.
13 min | 2023-03-26 | Armenia
Mon Oct 28th
The Song of the Flying Leaves
The Unexpected Guests
Two BFFs move into a new apartment, only to discover they're not alone. A mysterious roommate has already made themselves at home!
4 min | 2024-04-24 | Canada
Mon Oct 21st
The Unexpected Guests

FEATURE NARRATIVE FILMS

All the Way to the Endless
“A man unconsciously imagines a world where fantasy and reality coexist to survive the chaotic life.”
90 min | 2024-08-31 | China
Mon Oct 21st
All the Way to the Endless
Brando with a Glass Eye
A method actor in Athens, Greece, commits a heist that goes awry. Guilt-ridden, he befriends the critically injured victim and seeks redemption before his big audition in New York.
123 min | 2024-01-20 | Greece
Mon Oct 21st
Brando with a Glass Eye
In the Name of Fire
Rukhiya and Phekan, a struggling couple living on the margins of society, face unimaginable hardships and accusations. Their son Karimana becomes a target of threats and violence as they navigate a world filled with exploitation and deceit. Amidst the chaos, a glimmer of hope emerges, leading to a surreal confrontation with fate and a potential path to redemption.
2024-04-30 | India
Mon Oct 21st
In the Name of Fire
Kozhipannai Chelladurai [Poultry Farm Chelladurai]
There are no enemies in the Poultry Farm Chelladurai’s world; Only human beings exist.
91 min | 2024-05-03 | India
Mon Oct 21st
Kozhipannai Chelladurai [Poultry Farm Chelladurai]
The Man Kyung Heo
Your body is the temple and your mind is the Buddha.
81 min | Korea, Republic of
Mon Oct 21st
The Man Kyung Heo
One Way
Rüzgar, a solitary pirate cab driver, takes a dangerous job on the night of the biggest party of the year. With two shady passengers and his best friend, he must navigate a tense situation and survive the night while keeping his cool.
70 min | Turkey
Mon Oct 21st
One Way
Poyyamozhi
Man is the forest where animals live in memories.
100 min | 2024-03-15 | India
Mon Oct 21st
Poyyamozhi

FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARIES

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Jeremy ran 22 marathons in 22 days to raise awareness for veteran suicide. His challenge highlights the crisis facing veterans and promotes the life-changing work of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, which provides faith-based resiliency and recovery programs.
49 min | 2024-07-19 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
22
Carla the Rescuer
Carla Peperzak, a Dutch resistance hero, risked her life to save Jews during WWII. Now in her 100s, she continues to inspire others with her unwavering spirit and message of tolerance.
89 min | 2024-05-01 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Carla the Rescuer
A City in Crisis
A documentary that explores the escalating homelessness crisis in Reno, Nevada. Through years of footage and interviews, it reveals the devastating impact of the crisis and the challenges of finding solutions.
2024-03-01 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
A City in Crisis
Grunt
Grunt is a harrowing documentary that follows a 19-year-old infantryman through the brutal realities of war in Iraq. Director Sean Spencer blends raw footage with poignant reflections, offering a deeply personal and immersive exploration of the human experience in conflict.
91 min | 2024-09-10 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Grunt
Hey Beautiful
Born with a rare facial abnormality, Laura overcomes bullying and rejection to find love and a fulfilling career. Her inspiring story challenges societal beauty standards and reminds us that love and acceptance are for everyone.
55 min | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Hey Beautiful
Hope in Hutongs
Hutong, a symbol of Beijing's ancient city and traditional culture, is now undergoing new changes in its rapid development.
51 min | 2024-06-20 | China
Mon Oct 21st
Hope in Hutongs
Sublimation Nation
In this documentary, we explore addiction in its often unrecognized forms, renowned therapists and experts in several related fields provide profound understanding, coping mechanisms and most importantly, solutions for escaping the grasp of negative habits that have too often become socially acceptable while causing serious damage to so many lives.
100 min | 2024-03-01 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Sublimation Nation
Sunflowers in the Rain
Rather than cower or give up hope, civilians in Ukraine tirelessly volunteer, work, and create in the face of war, and in doing so, reveal how life has changed for them during their quests to help their country survive.
95 min | 2024-02-02 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Sunflowers in the Rain
They Won Through Living
56 min | 2024-03-20 | Armenia
Mon Oct 21st
They Won Through Living
Tonratun - The Armenian History Told by Women
n a patriarchal Armenian village, five women of different generations gather to prepare lavash, the traditional bread. As they work, they engage in candid conversations about life, war, and the challenges they face.
85 min | 2022-07-01 | Armenia
Mon Oct 21st
Tonratun - The Armenian History Told by Women
Vigen, Berlin and the Cold War
Aviva Barkhourdarian navigates her father's Berlin through his stories, weaving together personal anecdotes, historical events, and her own imagination. This cheerful collage explores Vigen's life in the 60s and 70s, revealing how world politics shaped his dreams and experiences.
67 min | 2023-11-02 | Germany
Mon Oct 21st
Vigen, Berlin and the Cold War

SHORT DOCUMENTARIES

The Curse of Stigma
Lives are forever changed when African men and women experience seizures, The Curse of Stigma follows the life story of 4 Kenyans living with epilepsy.
18 min | 2024-07-10 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
The Curse of Stigma
Disability in Focus
Scott, photographer and licensed educational psychologist, tells authentic stories of individuals with disabilities through photography. The film helps educate others about a misunderstood and overlooked sector of the human population.
9 min | 2024-08-23 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Disability in Focus
Dreamful
Dreamful is a short documentary portraying a way of life, through a man who even at the age of 80 is still dreaming big, learning to love and find his happiness.
15 min | 2024-05-29 | Armenia
Mon Oct 28th
Dreamful
The Falcons
The Falcons is an intimate, observational documentary that explores the Tshakhruk Ethnoband in the highlands of Armenia, a musical ensemble composed of special needs children who refuse to be defined by their physical challenges.
14 min | 2024-02-19 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
The Falcons
The Fugitive Prince - Chapter 3 - Warrior Saints
11 min | 2024-04-01 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
The Fugitive Prince - Chapter 3 - Warrior Saints
Hot Snow
When lower classes don't want to live like before, the upper classes can not manage the future.
9 min | 2024-08-27 | Armenia
Mon Oct 21st
Hot Snow
Humanitarian Support Brigade
In the summer of 2023, a group of Armenian Diasporans gathered for training in humanitarian support. Little did they know, their skills would be put to the test just weeks later during the Artsakh conflict.
12 min | 2024-06-06 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Humanitarian Support Brigade
The Last Repair Shop
In a nondescript warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain over 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four unforgettable characters whose broken-and-repaired lives have been dedicated to bringing so much more than music to the schoolchildren of the recording capital of the world.
40 min | 2023-08-21 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
The Last Repair Shop
Runner
On the precipice of having her first child, Diane turns to the whiskey driving, cigarette smoking, ghost of her grandfather for solace and late night conversation.
22 min | 2023-08-28 | Ireland
Mon Oct 28th
Runner
Say My Name
People from diverse ethnic backgrounds share their experiences with names that challenge others to pronounce them. The film explores themes of identity, otherness, assimilation, community, and ancestral roots.
22 min | 2023-10-07 | United States
Mon Oct 28th
Say My Name
Stones
In the aftermath of the brutal 2020 Nagorno - Karabakh War, a group of brave volunteers risk everything to enter the Lachin region, racing against time to rescue sacred ancient Armenian stone inscriptions, known as "khachkars," before they are destroyed.
17 min | 2022-07-01 | Armenia
Mon Oct 21st
Stones
Suspended
Mustafa, a 14-year-old living with his addicted father, yearns for a better life. He seeks out his unknown mother, hoping to escape his difficult circumstances and find a brighter future.
30 min | 2023-12-22 | Iran, Islamic Republic of
Mon Oct 21st
Suspended
Without a Home (Artsakh to Goris)
The Artsakh refugee center in Goris, overwhelmed by thousands of displaced Armenians fleeing ethnic cleansing, provided essential aid and support to those who had lost everything.
9 min | Canada
Mon Oct 21st
Without a Home (Artsakh to Goris)

SHORT FILMS

The Boy and the Sea
The Boy and the Sea is a poignant film about a family vacation in Greece that takes a tragic turn when their youngest son disappears. The film explores themes of fear, hope, and social justice, serving as a tribute to the countless children who have lost their lives crossing the Aegean Sea.
13 min | 2023-04-01 | Norway
Mon Oct 21st
The Boy and the Sea
Brownies
In 1983, a group of Black Girl Scouts at camp seek revenge on a privileged white troop who hurled racial slurs at them. However, their plan backfires, leading to a shocking revelation.
14 min | 2023-08-07 | United States
Mon Oct 28th
Brownies
The Burden
When culture vultures apply for citizenship on a new planet colonized by Black people, three judges must decide how to deal with folks who want everything but the burden.
15 min | 2023-05-11 | United States
Mon Oct 28th
The Burden
The Composer
An elderly man with Alzheimer's thinks he's a composer and is determined to prove it.
12 min | 2023-12-14 | United States
Mon Oct 28th
The Composer
Darcine's Day
Darcine Thomas, a divorced and jobless woman in post-pandemic LA, navigates the challenges of starting a new business while struggling with her own personal struggles. Her day takes a heartbreaking turn as she encounters the harsh realities of life on the streets.
17 min | 2024-05-10 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Darcine's Day
Don't Die Hard
Detective Jean Jack Pluto delves into a mysterious murder at an eccentric mansion, unraveling a web of deception, secrets, and motives among a bizarre cast of suspects.
42 min | 2023-10-15 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Don't Die Hard
Dr. Antonio
As George and Lisa navigate relationship struggles post-lockdown, their couples therapy sessions with Dr. Antonio take an unexpected turn when the therapist reveals their own limitations in handling their complex issues.
15 min | 2022-01-01 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Dr. Antonio
Dream Notes
Not Specified
Mon Oct 21st
Dream Notes
Dusty
A comedic adventure about two brothers trying to save their Nan's failing old people's home. Bob, a Ninja Turtles fan, pursues love while Mike grapples with a prison pen pal. Their hilarious escapades and unexpected connections lead to a heartwarming journey of redemption.
30 min | 2023-08-11 | United Kingdom
Mon Oct 21st
Dusty
El Capitán Paco
A young dreamer, Paco, embarks on a fantastical journey through music and imagination to become a superhero, but must confront the realities of his world to discover his true power.
25 min | 2023-09-09 | Mexico
Mon Oct 21st
El Capitán Paco
Falling for You
“Indifference is the new reality”
1 min | Italy
Mon Oct 28th
Falling for You
The First Time
A contemporary couple's relationship reaches a stinking impasse, forcing them to confront their underlying issues.
9 min | 2023-02-14 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
The First Time
The Game
The Game is a thrilling drama about a mysterious priest who hosts a deadly game with a $1 million prize. Participants must confront their inner demons and risk their lives to win, exploring themes of greed, inspiration, and the meaning of existence.
29 min | 2024-05-31 | United States
Mon Oct 28th
The Game
Goin' Green
A group of college freshmen, tasked with completing environmental challenges for recruitment, find themselves facing unexpected obstacles, including a drug-induced panic attack, police intervention, and a moral dilemma. Their decisions will determine their fate and the future of their scholarships.
17 min | 2024-07-01 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Goin' Green
A Golden Job
Chris and Hugo have found the solution of breaking the monotonous and tiring routine of life : A golden job.
17 min | 2023-10-12 | France
Mon Oct 21st
A Golden Job
Hasta en la Luz
A non-binary child, grappling with their identity, faces a world consumed by violence when their caregivers fail to provide guidance and protection.
25 min | 2023-10-15 | Mexico
Mon Oct 21st
Hasta en la Luz
Headrest Talk
A chance encounter in a moonlit alley rekindles the friendship between two childhood friends, leading to a night that forever changes their lives.
2024-06-10 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Headrest Talk
Hello, Goodbye
Sarah reconnects with her estranged cousin, Minha, during Minha's layover in Los Angeles on her way back home to South Korea. Over the course of the night, Sarah and Minha's unresolved feelings of grief and heartbreak rise to the surface.
28 min | 2024-02-25 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Hello, Goodbye
I See You, I Love You, I Feed You
Seven ancestral soups from a Soviet childhood are revived, their flavors and memories transforming into healing spells. As the past and present intertwine, it becomes safe to be seen, loved, and fed.
25 min | 2024-05-05 | United States
Mon Oct 28th
I See You, I Love You, I Feed You
In Memoriam
A film exploring the unreliable narrator of our lives, Memory.
15 min | 2023-05-12 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
In Memoriam
The Island
Jae-jun, confined to his house by strict rules, begins to rebel as he reaches puberty, breaking free from his father's control.
23 min | 2024-03-08 | Korea, Republic of
Mon Oct 21st
The Island
January 2nd
In 2033, South Korea's dwindling population leads to a mandatory AI matchmaking system. Determined to marry her childhood crush, Ji-won escapes her assigned partner and seeks out her love.
15 min | 2024-03-14 | Korea, Republic of
Mon Oct 21st
January 2nd
The Last Beam of Sunset
A woman from the East grapples with a difficult decision after her boyfriend asks her to terminate their pregnancy. Ultimately, she chooses to keep the baby, defying his wishes.
6 min | 2024-01-20 | Iran, Islamic Republic of
Mon Oct 21st
The Last Beam of Sunset
The Last Take
Facing the end, a movie star from the golden age of Hollywood must reconcile with the only man he ever loved.
15 min | 2023-05-09 | United States
Mon Oct 28th
The Last Take
Lumen Naturae
21 min | 2024-01-05 | Armenia
Mon Oct 28th
Lumen Naturae
The Menagerie
A renowned spirit medium attempts to contact a spirit that is sabotaging the repainting of a strange mural in a grand hotel.
20 min | 2024-05-20 | United States
Mon Oct 28th
The Menagerie
The Mildank Fables
When a haphazard agent of Fate comes to the town of Mildank, a self-absorbed hero must decide how to avoid his prophesied death.
14 min | 2024-01-27 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
The Mildank Fables
Moon
Wracked by guilt, a woman contemplates her future after she mysteriously wakens on the moon.
11 min | 2022-07-01 | United States
Mon Oct 28th
Moon
No Light / No Darkness
An informant in the post-Soviet Republic of Armenia must decide if she’ll betray her ethnic identity by leaking highly classified information on the country’s decision to reopen its nuclear power plant following the collapse of the USSR.
15 min | United States
Mon Oct 28th
No Light / No Darkness
Nocturne
A young Latin-American boy, seeking acceptance from a local gang, forms an unexpected bond with a solitary, wheelchair-bound elder in a lifeless house, leading to a dreamy and transformative journey of freedom and identity.
21 min | 2024-01-03 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Nocturne
Oh My Sweetheart
Joaquin, a lonely homeless kid finds a friend in a little puppy, just to later find out the dog has an owner and Joaquin must find the owner to bring the puppy back home.
10 min | 2023-09-13 | Mexico
Mon Oct 21st
Oh My Sweetheart
One Note (单注)
A neurotic Chinese-American violinist, determined to get into Harvard, goes on a midnight rampage through her high school, blackmailing a teenage hacker to help her fix a crucial mistake on her application before the deadline.
14 min | 2024-03-20 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
One Note (单注)
Original Sin
Suffering from the sin of being unoriginal, Donny attempts to heist an original idea from his subconscious.
5 min | 2024-07-15 | South Africa
Mon Oct 21st
Original Sin
Parking Spot
When parking is a matter… of life and death.
9 min | 2023-03-15 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Parking Spot
Peanut Butter
A teen male prostitute is rescued by his drug addicted older brother as they illegally occupy the house of their incapacitated father. Sibling loyalty is confronted as they pursue the security and justice that was taken from them.
8 min | 2024-06-05 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Peanut Butter
Punjabi Protector
Agent 1, a British Indian secret agent, seeks revenge for her ex-partner's murder by infiltrating a ruthless crime lord's empire in Los Angeles. Balancing personal vendetta with her sense of justice, she navigates a dangerous world of espionage and cultural identity.
10 min | 2024-08-28 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Punjabi Protector
Repercussions
When Itay, an ex-combat medic, is asked to play drums at a memorial close to his heart, his journey towards accepting the past begins.
13 min | 2024-04-08 | Canada
Mon Oct 21st
Repercussions
Rich and Happy
A desperate couple, lured by a shady deal from a slick hustler, plan to steal a Bitcoin ATM in hopes of a multimillion-dollar score, but the heist unravels as trust erodes and greed takes hold.
8 min | 2023-03-28 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Rich and Happy
Right to Privacy
A women's health doctor faces a moral dilemma after a charged encounter with a protester, challenging her beliefs and forcing her to confront the complexities of abortion access.
13 min | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Right to Privacy
Rise of the Fallen Angel
A revived cyborg girl lost her memories and must find herself, while fighting for her life against a cyborg gang in a post-apocalyptic world.
16 min | 2023-12-01 | United States
Mon Oct 28th
Rise of the Fallen Angel
Scarlet
A young social worker goes on a mission to save a little girl from her mom’s underworld but instead she falls into the girl’s imaginary reality.
25 min | 2024-01-03 | Bulgaria
Mon Oct 28th
Scarlet
Shame
After a woman is assaulted by a mutual friend, she struggles to communicate with her best friend about what happened, leading to tragic consequences.
5 min | 2024-03-13 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Shame
Shift Change
After decades of working together, two cosmic coworkers have their final meeting before one embarks on a new, celestial adventure.
2024-08-18 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Shift Change
Somewhere in Glendale
A short comedic film about modern LA Armenian women, inspired by Jim Jarmusch’s “Coffee and Cigarettes.”
12 min | 2023-09-04 | United States
Mon Oct 28th
Somewhere in Glendale
The Tab Theory
Two lifelong friends, Ted and Ryan, discover the unintended consequences of their relentless pursuit of childhood ambitions, as they confront the reality of their adult lives.
28 min | 2021-06-30 | United Kingdom
Mon Oct 21st
The Tab Theory
Tomasz: The Greatest Artist Who Never Existed
A laugh out loud mockumentary about an ambitious artist's quest for fame, that leads him into a dangerous alliance with a dubious gallery dealer, culminating in an unexpected betrayal by his best friend, a sock-puppet named Andy.
19 min | 2024-01-12 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Tomasz: The Greatest Artist Who Never Existed
Tyrant
You did everything wrong again
22 min | 2024-08-02 | Not Specified
Mon Oct 21st
Tyrant
Undercover Wrestler
When innocent, unguarded crinkle-cut fries are greedily stolen, it didn’t escape the ever-watchful eyes of the Undercover Wrestler!
6 min | 2023-07-07 | United States
Mon Oct 21st
Undercover Wrestler
Unmade
Some decisions can't be undone. This film contains a graphic depiction of suicide. Viewer discretion is advised.
11 min | 2024-08-12 | Not Specified
Mon Oct 21st
Unmade
Vasomotor Rhinitis
A simple civil servant's accidental sneeze at a concert hall leads to a humiliating encounter with a high-ranking official. Overwhelmed by fear and subservience, he spirals into a tragic downfall, mirroring Chekhov's "Death of a Civil Servant."
15 min | 2024-04-14 | Georgia
Mon Oct 21st
Vasomotor Rhinitis
Virtue of Ignorance
A self-proclaimed entrepreneur and social media influencer embarks on a hilariously misguided quest for fame and fortune, documenting his every misstep along the way.
8 min | 2024-05-12 | United Kingdom
Mon Oct 21st
Virtue of Ignorance

MUSIC VIDEOS

Anguish as a Second Language
As descendants of genocide survivors - we all carry their trauma in our DNA.
4 min | 2024-05-28 | United States
Mon Oct 28th
Anguish as a Second Language
Cannonbal
A man's desire for freedom and self-expression drives him to pursue his own path, compelling him to break away. A dream can become reality when one pushes the boundaries to the extreme. But is this reality truly real, or just an illusion?
4 min | 2024-07-12 | Italy
Mon Oct 28th
Cannonbal
Let's Rock
People enjoying life.
5 min | 2024-08-25 | United States
Mon Oct 28th
Let's Rock
Like a Baby
A man's journey to uncover his primal nature, redeeming himself from his predatory instincts of exploiting others.
5 min | 2023-10-28 | United States
Mon Oct 28th
Like a Baby
They Don't Make 'Em Like Willie Anymore
A heartfelt tribute to Willie Nelson, celebrating his iconic music and its enduring impact on people's lives.
4 min | 2023-03-01 | United States
Mon Oct 28th
They Don't Make 'Em Like Willie Anymore
Wonderwell
Sam is trying to connect with his significant other, but no matter what he does, his efforts seem unappreciated. In the end, he realizes that the relationship may not be real, and it might all be in his imagination, a product of his wishful thinking.
4 min | 2024-07-26 | United States
Mon Oct 28th
Wonderwell