Golden Apricot

Over the years, the "Golden Apricot" festival has earned the right to be considered one of the most prestigious film events in the region. The festival is primarily known for its strong competitive program: the selectors do not seek to discover new names in cinema but instead choose films that have already been showcased and acclaimed at the world’s best festivals.

This international film festival gives you the chance to understand what Armenian cinema is and why it deserves to be loved. It offers viewers and guests a unique opportunity to see, in just one week, the very best films produced worldwide over the past year.

The main theme of the festival is the intersection of cultures and civilizations. This theme is closely connected to the idea of the changes humanity has undergone throughout its history.

The festival accepts films about various ethnic groups and nationalities, exploring profound human experiences, the everyday lives of ordinary and extraordinary people, their joys and sorrows, and their attempts to find meaning in this ever-changing world where the boundaries of what is normal are visibly blurring.

In short, the international film festival offers a chance to discover Armenian cinema and understand why it is so worth loving.