Poetic essay about the beginning of life from labor pains and birth and about its symbolic meaning.
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Artavazd Peleshian Director · Vahagn Ter-Hakobyan Cinematographer
United States release October 1, 2026 · Produced in Armenia · Production Armenfilm Studios
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Armenia Studio
Production
Armenfilm Studios
Production
Armenia
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Languages
Original title
Kyanq
Original language
Armenian
Spoken on screen
No dialogue
Release dates
Armenia · January 1, 1993
Theatrical
United States · October 1, 2026
Premiere · New York Film Festival
Austria
October 26, 2026 · Premiere · Viennale Film Festival
Brazil
October 24, 2026 · Premiere · São Paulo International Film Festival (4K Restoration)
Italy
November 30, 1994 · Premiere · Festival dei Popoli
September 6, 2011 · Premiere · Venice Film Festival
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