Discover the best of Armenian cinema, film, and television
Discover the definitive list of popular and critically-acclaimed movies and TV shows from Armenia. Find your next binge-watch, streaming on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Prime Video, and other top services!
The cinema of Armenia
Armenian cinema is a world of breathtaking visual poetry and profound national soul, boasting a long and proud history that has produced some of film’s greatest artists. Its story begins in the silent era, with the first Armenian film, a documentary, premiering in 1924. Pioneer Hamo Beknazarian established the foundations of a national film industry. However, the soul of Armenian cinema is arguably found in the visionary genius of Sergei Parajanov. His masterpiece, The Colour of Pomegranates, is less a narrative film and more a stunning cinematic painting, a vibrant tableau of folk art, music, and ancient rituals that created a completely new film language. He is a legend of world cinema. This incredible tradition of artistry was also championed by masters like Artavazd Peleshyan, whose innovative editing techniques created powerful, symphonic film essays. In the modern era, filmmakers continue this legacy, exploring the nation’s rich culture and complex history with new perspectives. This creative spirit has found a vibrant home on television too, with popular domestic dramas and comedies becoming a central part of everyday life. What makes Armenian cinema so special is its deep, almost spiritual connection to its identity, expressed not just through plot, but through a unique, painterly visual language. It’s a cinema of unforgettable imagery and deep feeling.
Best Armenian series
Special Division 2015
Only the best join Armenia's Special Division, the team created to investigate complex crimes and bring criminals to justice.
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Full House 2014
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Tnpesa 2013
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Hay Superstar 2006
Hay Superstar / Hye Superstar is the Armenian version of the British television hit show Pop Idol. It is a talent contest to find the best young singer in Armenia.
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Best Armenian movies
The Earthquake 2016
After the devastating Spitak earthquake of December 7th, Konstantin Berezhnoy, a 50-year-old Russian, and Robert Melkonyan, a 28-year-old Armenian, work together to rescue the desperate survivors.
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Crumbs 2015
A mild-mannered man journeys across a post-apocalyptic landscape in search of answers regarding a derelict spaceship hovering in the sky.
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Amerikatsi 2022
In 1948, decades after fleeing Armenia to the US as a child, Charlie returns in the hopes of finding a connection to his roots, but what he finds instead is a country crushed under Soviet rule. After being unjustly imprisoned, Charlie falls into despair, until he discovers that he can see into a nearby apartment from his cell window - the home of a prison guard.
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The Last Sparapet 2025
Based on true events, the film presents nearly all stages of national hero Sparapet Vazgen Sargsyan's life, intertwined with significant events in the modern history of our country.
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Enchained 2020
In this lush historical drama set in 1916 Ethiopia, Gobeze is a timid, peace-loving literature student who has dedicated his life to studying Sem Ina Werq — riddles with dual meaning. After spending years searching for his first love, Aleme, who was abducted seven years earlier, he finally finds her married to Gonite, a wealthy judge and landlord. When Gonite catches the two reunited lovers, a fight ensues. Following tradition, the feuding men are bound together, and, side by side, must make the long journey to stand trial in the royal court.
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Nothing to be Afraid of 2019
Ever since the war in Nagorno-Karabakh, the still disputed territory is contaminated by landmines. This documentary follows five female de-miners on their risky job.
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