Rob Saakyanc. The Last Hippy of the Pink City

Rob Saakyanc. The Last Hippy of the Pink City

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  • Cast
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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 1, 2010

Runtime

0h 52m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

20%

Original Title

Роб Саакянц. Последний Хиппи розового города

Production Companies

Masterskaya Movie Company

Director

Anastasiya Popova

Description

He's been called a 'wonderful troublemaker', 'comet man' and 'the last hippy of the pink city'. Robert Sahakyants was a renowned Soviet and Armenian animator. He was a director, writer and artist who created animated films. Robert Sahakyants used his work to express his particular view of the world around him. His animated films feature constant movement, whirls of colour and myriad wonderful characters inspired by Armenia. Robert Sahakyants was a true patriot to his motherland. The love for his people drove Robert Sahakyants to openly criticise everything and everyone he disagreed with. He boldly spoke his mind about anything he found troubling, from political events to ugly sculptures in nearby houses. The film features recollections from Robert Sahakyants's friends and family.