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  • 2023
  • Variance Films
  • 2 h 1 m
  • 2023
  • Variance Films
  • 2 h 1 m
Amerikatsi

Summary 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 - th...

  • 2023
  • Variance Films
  • 2 h 1 m
  • 2023
  • Variance Films
  • 2 h 1 m

Amerikatsi

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
62
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 13 User Ratings
8.8
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Summary 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 - th...

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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80
Jan 11, 2024
This charming story . . . has a deft, audience-friendly lightness of touch, focusing on Armenia’s people rather than its difficult history. Nevertheless, it firmly makes its points about displacement, cultural cleansing and the difficulties of returning home.
By Nikki Baughan FULL REVIEW
80
Jan 5, 2024
Eventually, the two opposing modes of visual storytelling at its core (one distinctly intimate, the other distant and observational) come into explosive contact like matter and antimatter, as the idea of art metaphorically gazing back at its viewer takes distinctly literal form.
By Siddhant Adlakha FULL REVIEW
80
Sep 7, 2023
In Amerikatsi, Michael Goorjian channels his inner Roberto Begnini and even Charlie Chaplin to bring humor and levity to a solemn subject. But the best part is he shines a light on the Armenian people and their resurgence to re-establish their culture after great tragedy.
By Alan Ng FULL REVIEW
60
Sep 7, 2023
It’s an intriguing scenario, though not always played out skillfully. For better and worse, we feel Charlie’s confinement fully, as he watches another’s life go by and yearns for a proper home of his own.
By Nicolas Rapold FULL REVIEW
60
Nov 16, 2022
As a fable Amerikatsi hits the big emotional notes: it’s an American tale in reverse, told sincerely and personally. Sentimental, yes, simplistic too, but also honest and even affirming.
By Christopher Machell FULL REVIEW
42
Sep 7, 2023
It does a disservice to what should be an intriguing story, but unfortunately Amerikatsi contorts itself too hard to fit the mold of a stereotypical crowd-pleaser to satisfy as a historical drama.
By Alistair Ryder FULL REVIEW

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Universal Acclaim Based on 13 User Ratings
8.8
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Universal Acclaim Based on 13 User Ratings
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92% Positive
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8% Negative
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Production Company People of Ar, Palodeon Pictures
Release Date Sep 8, 2023
Duration 2 h 1 m
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Website https://amerikatsi.film/
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Awards

Mystic Film Festival
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
Woodstock Film Festival
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
Pomegranate Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

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