Film on Armenian Genocide screened in Istanbul without any debates

01.06.2007
Public Radio of Armenia

The screening of film titled “Return” of French-Armenian director Serge Avetisyan in Istanbul did no result in any incidents, although it was dedicated to the Armenian Genocide. This proved that it is possible to watch the film in Istanbul without any debates, informs “Marmara” daily, referring to the French “Liberassion.”

This documentary was screened in the framework of the 5th conference on freedom of speech at Bigli University.

It was noted that Serge Avetisyan’s grandfather was forcefully displaced from his native Soloz village. According to the “Liberasison,” it became clear from the screening of the film that Turks know nothing about the Armenian Issue and are guided by certain prejudices.

The film was warmly accepted by the Turkish-Armenians. The film reminds also that last year the conference on “The Armenians of the Ottoman Empire” resulted in heavy disputes.

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