The project was initially proposed by Iran’s cultural attaché Reza Atufi in order to extend cinematic ties between the two nations. It is intended that the series should feature the cultural and social life of people in the two countries.
Atufi pointed out that Iranian TV series have shown great developments in recent years and many of them are now appropriate for broadcasting in Armenia.
Iranian director Qasem Jafari, who also attended the meeting, went on to say that he will submit a film script to Armenian officials. He also emphasized the mutual capabilities of the two countries for embarking on this project.
The Deputy Director of Armenian Public Television and Radio Levon Galstian announced that although Iran and Armenia have established political and economical relations, their peoples are not familiar with each others’ culture and lifestyle.
He went on to say that this cultural vacuum can be filled by appropriate films and TV series.
Armenian National Cinematheque’s director Garegin Zakoian also warmly welcomed the proposal of the production of a collaborative TV series. He mentioned that this project will help revitalize the Armenian filmmaking industry.
The participants at the assembly agreed to put the proposal to the Council of the Armenian Public Television and Radio Company.
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