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Poster for “We Are, Our Mountains”

We Are, Our Mountains 1969

Original title: Մենք ենք, մեր սարերը

IMDb 8.2492TMDB 6.4794 min

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Synopsis

The tranquility of a remote Armenian mountain community is disrupted when a group of shepherds affected by the pangs of an evening hunger, decide to butcher and barbecue the sheep of another's that have strayed into their herd. An official inquiry by the city police complicates matters, and questions of law, morality and community only seem to lead to further entanglements.

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Immerse yourself in the serene yet complex atmosphere of a remote Armenian mountain village, where the simplicity of pastoral life intertwines with deeper moral dilemmas. This film evokes a sense of nostalgia for quiet, rural existence, wrapped in the warmth of community ties and the stark beauty of rugged landscapes. The slow pacing invites reflection, creating a meditative space that resonates with themes of identity, sacrifice, and the weight of tradition. As tensions rise under the shadow of impending conflict, the emotional landscape shifts between feelings of comfort and unease, inviting viewers to explore the delicate balance between law and morality in a world where every decision echoes through the mountains.

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