The Priestess

The Priestess (Armenian: Քրմուհին, Qrmuhin) written by Vigen Chaldranyan and renowned Armenian screenwriter Anahit Aghasaryan, draws inspiration from "an anonymous woman" recorded in the mysterious Fourth Century manuscript 'The History" by Armenian historian Agathangelos.[1]

This article is about the 2007 film. For a woman having the authority or power to administer religious rites, see priest and female priest. For other topics, see priestess (disambiguation).
The Priestess
Directed byVigen Chaldranyan
Written byAnahit Aghasaryan
Produced byMel Metcalfe
Sahak Ekshian
Vigen Chaldranian
StarringRouzan Vit Mesropyan
Music byAra Gevorkian
Nathan Lanier
Release date
  • 2007 (2007)
Running time
109 minutes
CountryArmenia
LanguageArmenian (English subtitles)


Plot

The film is set in Armenia, in present-day Yerevan, with scenes to the ancient past, circa 301 AD, a time when pagan gods and priestesses ruled the nation.

Production

Cinematic framing of the Armenian countryside nestled in front of a biblically famous Mount Ararat backdrop, creates a spectacular canvas to unfold this thought-provoking account, with memorable performances by Mesropyan and Chaldranian. The film is in Armenian accompanied by English subtitles, runs 109 minutes in length, with original music composed by Ara Gevorgyan and Nathan Lanier.

References
  1. "The Priestess" Movie from Armenia Receives Royal Post-Production Treatment for Hollywood Debut


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