The Armenian weekly reports that according to official sources, the producers of the forthcoming composition “Three Apples Fell from Heaven,” a drama set against the scenery of the Armenian Genocide, gathered at the Tumo Center for Creative Technologies in Yerevan to introduce award-winning director Shekhar Kapur, who was in the country scouting locations for the film.
“This is a challenging project that reveals a shameful chapter in world history. I am not one to back down from a challenge, and I believe the world is ready to join me in finally examining this tragedy and its far-reaching consequences. My films aspire to put human faces on history and I think that’s what makes them relevant. That’s what I hope to do in depicting the Armenian Genocide.” said Kapur, whose movies, including “Elizabeth” and “The Golden Age”.
The Tumo Center event welcomed the production team to Armenia, where they expressed hope to do some of the filming.
Note that “Three Apples Fell from Heaven” is based on Micheline Aharonian Marcom’s award-winning novel of heroism and heartbreak set against the savage backdrop of the Ottoman suppression. The film’s executive producer, Vahe Yacoubian, introduced Marcom, along with producer/actress Sona Tatoyan and her husband, Oscar-nominated screenwriter José Rivera, who has adapted Marcom’s novel for the screen.
“Launching this film in Armenia, surrounded by so many talented artists and internationally recognized filmmakers, was an emotionally charged experience. It gave the proper inspirational foundation for making a film that will commemorate the Armenian Genocide.” Yacoubian said
After filmmaker introductions, Yacoubian introduced a performance by electronic musician and vocalist KÁRYYN (Karin Tatoyan). Following the musical performance, each guest spoke about his/her involvement with the film. The film’s co-producer, Alex Kalognomos, hosted a closing reception that allowed guests a closer look at the state-of-the-art Tumo facility.
