Saroyanland (2013)

6.5/10 72 min Documentary

Overview

Saroyanland is a docu-drama focusing on the journey of famous writer William Saroyan to the birthplace of his Armenian family Bitlis, in Turkey in 1964. While retaking the same road, the film aims to understand Saroyan's unique attitude to belonging, witnessing the self-discovery of a man who followed the traces of his Armenian ancestors.

Cast

Kevork Malikyan

Sevinç Erol

Nişan Şirinyan

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