

Sahakyan, My Family: Samatya Sahakyan Choir
The Samatya Sahakyan Choir was founded in 1703 and is the oldest church choir in Turkey. This documentary follows the choir's preparation for their 2020 New Year's concert step by step starting from their first rehearsals. Along the way, the creative history and social role of what is a vital part of Armenian identity and culture is explored through the stories of the choir’s members and their ancestors.
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Sahakyan, My Family: Samatya Sahakyan Choir
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 10, 2021
Runtime
0h 54m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Ailem Sahakyan: Samatya Sahakyan Korosu
Director
Erdil Onur Kocatürk
Description
The Samatya Sahakyan Choir was founded in 1703 and is the oldest church choir in Turkey. This documentary follows the choir's preparation for their 2020 New Year's concert step by step starting from their first rehearsals. Along the way, the creative history and social role of what is a vital part of Armenian identity and culture is explored through the stories of the choir’s members and their ancestors.