Arminfo.info



 Monday, August 26 2019 13:16
Alina Hovhannisyan

Film critic: Don`t kill inside yourself a seagull named Jonathan  Livingston 

Film critic: Don`t kill inside yourself a seagull named Jonathan  Livingston 

ArmInfo. The spacious hall of the Sevan Recreation Center for Writers of Armenia with a balcony enveloping it offers a breathtaking view of Lake Sevan, over which  seagulls soared in free flight, on August 23 gathered film critics,  directors, actors, media representatives and other artists of  Armenia.

Probably, it was impossible to find a more successful  location for holding such an event. And the reason for the gathering  in such a wonderful place, which at one time the authoritative  British publication Calvert Journal defined as a monument to the  dream of the avant-garde of the 20th century and an icon of  Khrushchev's architectural modernism, was the screening and  discussion of the film by American director Hall Bartlett < Jonathan  Livingston Seagull > (1973. - Ed.), Based on the novel of the same  name by Richard Bach. It is worth noting that the American Institute  of Motion Picture Arts included this film in the list of <100 most  inspiring films in 100 years>, in addition, in 1974 this film was  nominated for an Oscar in two categories - for best operator work and  best editing. In the same year, the film received the Golden Globe  for the best soundtrack (Neil Diamond - Lonely Looking Sky - Ed.).

The initiator of the event was film critic, film journalist Diana  Martirosyan, who had previously taken part in the organizational work  of the Golden Apricot film festival held the day before of the event.  of the 16th "Golden Apricot" we saw  this place and regretted that all the events provided for in the  framework of the film festival were held mainly in the center of  Yerevan, at a time when all the necessary prerequisites for enhancing  cultural life>, she said. Continuing, the film critic noted that the  idea of holding film screenings at the Sevan Writers' Recreation  Center during the Golden Apricot remained an unfulfilled dream,  which, over time, was nevertheless possible to come true thanks to  cooperation with the  SPRING PR-company and with the assistance of  Yeremyan Projects.

Speaking about the film itself, Martirosyan noted that the work was  quite controversial. She said that during the filming, writer Richard  Bach argued with the director and refused to continue to participate  in the work on the film. In addition, despite the high interest shown  by film critics in the film, the opinions of critics after the  premiere were mixed. "Therefore, it was interesting to hear your  point of view and assessment, since representatives of the cinema  industry, in particular directors, actors, film critics, cameramen,  and photographers, are sitting in the hall," she added.

It is worth noting that even during the Sevan premiere of the film,  opinions in the hall  were divided. A certain part expressed  dissatisfaction with the fact that they expected more. In particular,  opinions were voiced that the director too literally conveyed the  plot of the book when it was possible to design the content through  the prism of human relations. Another part of the audience was  surprised by the work done by the director, cameramen, who managed to  shoot incredible shots from the life of seagulls, corresponding to  the emotions and events laid down by Richard Bach in the book of the  same name.

The only thing that everyone agreed on is the main message laid down  in the book - that you should not give up on the road to fulfilling  your dream, following the example of a seagull named Jonathan  Livingston, and that this book by Richard Bach must be read even for  those who have already I read it.

At the end of active discussions, summing up the results of the  event, Diana Martirosyan addressed everyone gathered with the  following appeal: "I really want you not to kill inside yourself a  seagull named Jonathan Livingston living in each of you, but do  everything that it soar even higher>.

To note, "Jonathan Livingston Seagull", written by Richard Bach and  illustrated by Russell Munson, is a fable in novella form about a  seagull who is trying to learn about life and flight, and a homily  about self- perfection. It was first published in book form in 1970,  and by the end of 1972 over a million copies were in print. "Reader's  Digest" published a condensed version, and the book reached the top  of the New York Times Best Seller list, where it remained for 38  weeks (by the rating of New York Times).

POST A COMMENT
Input digits     

News
Is there penalty for spitting in face? Prosecutor General explainsIs there penalty for spitting in face? Prosecutor General explains
Yerevan, Budapest agree to open embassies in capitals of two  countriesYerevan, Budapest agree to open embassies in capitals of two  countries
Tavush movement returns our national dignity, Vazgen ManukyanTavush movement returns our national dignity, Vazgen Manukyan
ANCA: Biden & Blinken, having aided Azerbaijan in committing genocide in Artsakh, are now helping Aliyev consolidate his crimeANCA: Biden & Blinken, having aided Azerbaijan in committing genocide in Artsakh, are now helping Aliyev consolidate his crime
Opinion: Armenian, Azerbaijani leaderships are in hurry to sign final peace treatyOpinion: Armenian, Azerbaijani leaderships are in hurry to sign final peace treaty
Nikol Pashinyan does not attend Victory Parade in Moscow eitherNikol Pashinyan does not attend Victory Parade in Moscow either
Pashinyan`s office responds to Bagrat SrbazanPashinyan`s office responds to Bagrat Srbazan
Szijjarto: as part of its EU Presidency, Budapest will look for additional opportunities to assist Yerevan and Baku in normalizing relationsSzijjarto: as part of its EU Presidency, Budapest will look for additional opportunities to assist Yerevan and Baku in normalizing relations
Armenia`s chief diplomat is cautiously optimistic about upcoming  meeting with his Azerbaijani counterpart in AlmatyArmenia`s chief diplomat is cautiously optimistic about upcoming  meeting with his Azerbaijani counterpart in Almaty
ANC Australia says no to forces inside Armenia and external who  believe peace to be achieved by further concessionsANC Australia says no to forces inside Armenia and external who  believe peace to be achieved by further concessions
Ruling MPs are busy inciting hatred, and prosecutor`s office is  silent - comment from oppositionistRuling MPs are busy inciting hatred, and prosecutor`s office is  silent - comment from oppositionist
Alen Simonyan: Power shift in Armenia is possible only with results  of 2026 NA electionsAlen Simonyan: Power shift in Armenia is possible only with results  of 2026 NA elections
US Ambassador to Azerbaijan visits occupied ShushiUS Ambassador to Azerbaijan visits occupied Shushi
ANCA supports Tavush for the Motherland movement ANCA supports Tavush for the Motherland movement 
YPC Honorary President on on mass media self-regulation YPC Honorary President on on mass media self-regulation 
Armenia`s premier not to attend Russian president`s inauguration Armenia`s premier not to attend Russian president`s inauguration 
UN Assistant Secretary-General on visit to Armenia UN Assistant Secretary-General on visit to Armenia 
Procession led by priest Bagrat Galstanyan to head for Yerevan Procession led by priest Bagrat Galstanyan to head for Yerevan 
Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs to meet in Almaty on May 10 Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs to meet in Almaty on May 10 
Without Armenian history and culture, existence is meaningless -  cultural figure Without Armenian history and culture, existence is meaningless -  cultural figure 
Armenian serviceman injured during mine clearance in Kirants Armenian serviceman injured during mine clearance in Kirants 
Unified ticket system for travel on public transport to be introduced  by end of 2024Unified ticket system for travel on public transport to be introduced  by end of 2024
Azerbaijanis destroyed Pantheon of Heroes of Stepanakert Azerbaijanis destroyed Pantheon of Heroes of Stepanakert 
Most powerful strategic positions in Tavush are being surrendered;  Constitution`s foundations are being undermined:  Former Justice  MinisterMost powerful strategic positions in Tavush are being surrendered;  Constitution`s foundations are being undermined:  Former Justice  Minister
RA MoD refutes information spread by Armenian social networksRA MoD refutes information spread by Armenian social networks
ANCA calls on US House of Rep  to expel Henry Cuellar over accepting  $598,000 in Azerbaijani bribesANCA calls on US House of Rep  to expel Henry Cuellar over accepting  $598,000 in Azerbaijani bribes
Anahit Manasyan still does not know how legal it is to restrict  rights to freedom of movement in border village of TavushAnahit Manasyan still does not know how legal it is to restrict  rights to freedom of movement in border village of Tavush
The Power of One Dram to the Road of Life Charitable OrganizationThe Power of One Dram to the Road of Life Charitable Organization
Zakharova: Armenia has not taken any new steps regarding CSTO  membership Zakharova: Armenia has not taken any new steps regarding CSTO  membership 
5 criminal proceedings were initiated on facts of torture in Armenia  in 2023 - Prosecutor General`s Office5 criminal proceedings were initiated on facts of torture in Armenia  in 2023 - Prosecutor General`s Office
Vassilis Maragos: Armenia`s media field continues to remain  polarized, despite positive trends in WPFIVassilis Maragos: Armenia`s media field continues to remain  polarized, despite positive trends in WPFI
EAFJD: Constant concessions cannot stop Azerbaijani maximalismEAFJD: Constant concessions cannot stop Azerbaijani maximalism
US reaffirms support for Armenia`s territorial integrity and  sovereignty US reaffirms support for Armenia`s territorial integrity and  sovereignty 
Armenia`s Prosecutor`s Office sends application to prosecute  Pashinyan to NSS Armenia`s Prosecutor`s Office sends application to prosecute  Pashinyan to NSS 
Rights and safety of Tavush population should be considered in border  delimitation and demarcation process - StatementRights and safety of Tavush population should be considered in border  delimitation and demarcation process - Statement
Armenia`s Prosecutor`s Office initiates two criminal proceedings over  Azerbaijan`s aggression against ArmeniaArmenia`s Prosecutor`s Office initiates two criminal proceedings over  Azerbaijan`s aggression against Armenia
Poll: overwhelming majority of respondents in Armenia consider  celebrations dedicated to victory in WWII to be importantPoll: overwhelming majority of respondents in Armenia consider  celebrations dedicated to victory in WWII to be important
Armenia`s legal framework does not sufficiently protect freedom of  press - Reporters without bordersArmenia`s legal framework does not sufficiently protect freedom of  press - Reporters without borders
Armenian Genocide commemoration must be enshrined in Constitution -  poll Armenian Genocide commemoration must be enshrined in Constitution -  poll 
Most of respondents in Armenia not ready to co-exist with  Azerbaijanis- poll Most of respondents in Armenia not ready to co-exist with  Azerbaijanis- poll 
Ardshinbank CJSC has announced about the launch of a new  refinancing business loanArdshinbank CJSC has announced about the launch of a new refinancing business loan
No manifestations of apocalypse in law-enforcers` actions - NA  vice-speaker No manifestations of apocalypse in law-enforcers` actions - NA  vice-speaker 
Georgia turns down US invite for official visit over `pre-condition`Georgia turns down US invite for official visit over `pre-condition`
 Transitional dictatorship in Armenia - opposition MP Transitional dictatorship in Armenia - opposition MP
Not a single door in Armenia can be closed to a clergyman - Vahe  HovhannisyanNot a single door in Armenia can be closed to a clergyman - Vahe  Hovhannisyan
FMs of Armenia, Ukraine discuss current situation in regionFMs of Armenia, Ukraine discuss current situation in region
Armenian parliamentarians meet with Co-chair of Congressional  Armenian Issues Caucus in WashingtonArmenian parliamentarians meet with Co-chair of Congressional  Armenian Issues Caucus in Washington
WFP sees need to change format of assistance provided to Artsakh refugeesWFP sees need to change format of assistance provided to Artsakh refugees
Parliament`s opposition factions invite foreign diplomats to closed  meetingParliament`s opposition factions invite foreign diplomats to closed  meeting
Tatoyan: over 96% of respondents in Azerbaijan consider Armenia`s  Yerevan, Syunik and Sevan to be Tatoyan: over 96% of respondents in Azerbaijan consider Armenia`s  Yerevan, Syunik and Sevan to be "Azerbaijani lands"
Leader of Kamq movement: We have one task - Pashinyan`s resignation Leader of Kamq movement: We have one task - Pashinyan`s resignation 
Actions of authorities pose threat to Armenia`s stability and future  - political scientistActions of authorities pose threat to Armenia`s stability and future  - political scientist
Judge`s illegal actions proof of overt political persecution -  ex-minister of defense Judge`s illegal actions proof of overt political persecution -  ex-minister of defense 
Police actions in Kirants criminal - clergyman  Police actions in Kirants criminal - clergyman  
Struggle continues despite repressions - Suren PetrosyanStruggle continues despite repressions - Suren Petrosyan
Reports on alleged beating of residents detained in Kirants false -  Ministry of Interior Reports on alleged beating of residents detained in Kirants false -  Ministry of Interior 
Developments on Armenia`s borders result of concessive policy -  opposition MP Developments on Armenia`s borders result of concessive policy -  opposition MP 
U.S. Government watchdog group adds Azerbaijan to list of world`s   worst religious freedom abusers U.S. Government watchdog group adds Azerbaijan to list of world`s   worst religious freedom abusers 
Armenia`s premier on basis for Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation Armenia`s premier on basis for Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation 
"Tavush for the Motherland" movement calls on citizens to continue  acts of disobedience
Read more



Commented