Event details
The Armenian Film Festival Australia (AFFA) is set to captivate Melbourne audiences from 6–8 September at Lido Cinemas Hawthorn, showcasing the best of Armenian cinema from around the globe.
The festival opens with the Australian premiere of The Golden Chain of Mercy, a powerful documentary highlighting the ANZAC connection to the Armenian genocide and Australia's first international humanitarian aid effort. This film underscores the deep historical ties between Australia and Armenia.
Now in its 8th year, the festival brings a diverse array of films to Melbourne, including:
- a special program commemorating legendary filmmaker Sergei Parajanov's 100th birthday
- a screening of Disney Jr’s Mickey Mouse Funhouse Vardavar! episode, celebrating Armenian culture
- films addressing ongoing Armenian causes, including the situation in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)
All films feature English subtitles.
For the full festival program and to purchase tickets, visit the Armenian Film Festival website.
This is a community-run event and not organised or endorsed by Council. No responsibility is taken for incorrect information, changes or cancellations.