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There Was, There Was Not follows four women living in the Republic of Artsakh, an unrecognized country reckoning with the aftermath of one war while on the precipice of another. In the midst of this uncertainty, they build a life with the hope of making their home a better place.


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Brock Williams

Boxcar Films


  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    94 minutes
  • Language
    Armenian
  • Country
    Armenia, United States
  • Premiere
    Midwest Premiere
  • Genre
    Documentary Feature
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Director
    Emily Mkrtichian
  • Screenwriter
    Emily Mkrtichian
  • Producer
    Brock Williams
  • Executive Producer
    DD Wigley, Alexandria Bombach
  • Cast
    Siranush Sargsyan, Svetlana Harutunyan, Gayane Hambardzumyan, Sosè Balasanyan