FILM ON ARMENIAN GENOCIDE SCREENED IN ISTANBUL WITHOUT ANY DEBATES

ArmRadio.am
01.06.2007 18:00

The screening of film titled "Return" of French-Armenian director
Serge Avetisyan in Istanbul did no result in any incidents, although
it was dedicated to the Armenian Genocide. This proved that it is
possible to watch the film in Istanbul without any debates, informs
"Marmara" daily, referring to the French "Liberassion."

This documentary was screened in the framework of the 5th conference
on freedom of speech at Bigli University.

It was noted that Serge Avetisyan’s grandfather was forcefully
displaced from his native Soloz village. According to the
"Liberasison," it became clear from the screening of the film that
Turks know nothing about the Armenian Issue and are guided by certain
prejudices.

The film was warmly accepted by the Turkish-Armenians. The film
reminds also that last year the conference on "The Armenians of the
Ottoman Empire" resulted in heavy disputes.