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Saving Komitas (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 2020, Saving Komitas is a notable film directed by Yaroslav Osetrov, running about 64 minutes.

What it’s about. The story is built around an excerpt from the biography of director Vladimir Alenikov, known for films and books about Petrov and Vasechkin. Vladimir Alenikov in 1974 undertook the production of a film about the greatest man in Armenia, Komitas, an Armenian composer and musician. For the sake of the film, he is ready to put everything on the line, give up big money, personal life, career. And it seems that success awaits him in Armenia. Hospitality and luck accompany at every step. Finally, here's the footage. The final is near. Suddenly a commission gathers and decides to destroy the film. But Alenikov does not give up until the last. Melodrama, comedy, thriller, tragedy, all genres converge in a short passage from the life of a famous director.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Saving Komitas sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saving Komitas page.

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Where can I watch Saving Komitas (2020)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saving Komitas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Saving Komitas worth watching?
Saving Komitas holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was Saving Komitas released?
Saving Komitas was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.