Bars Media, established in 1993, stands as one of the pioneering independent documentary studios in Armenia. Our films have been released in theaters across Europe and the U.S., earning accolades at renowned festivals such as Tribeca, IDFA, Movies that Matter, Annecy International Animation Film Festival, and more. Additionally, they've been broadcasted on esteemed international channels like BBC, ARTE, PBS, NHK, among others. Notable among our award-winning productions are "A Story of People in War and Peace," "The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia," and "One, Two, Three."
Our recent film, the animated documentary "Aurora's Sunrise,” was Armenia’s Official Selection for the 95th Academy Awards. It has won over 20 awards, including the Grand Prix at FIFDH - International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights in Geneva, Best Documentary at MiradasDoc, and the Audience Award at Movies that Matter.
Specializing in filming within conflict zones worldwide, our ongoing projects include compelling narratives from Syria, Sudan, and Afghanistan. Within Armenia, we collaborate closely with national Public TV, resulting in acclaimed documentary series such as "Mysteries of Armenia" and "The Road."
At only 14 years old, Aurora lost everything during the horror of the Armenian genocide. Two years later, through luck and extraordinary courage, she escaped to New York, where her story became a media sensation. Starring as herself in Auction of Souls, an early Hollywood blockbuster, Aurora became the face of one of the largest charity campaigns in American history. With a blend of vivid animation, interviews with Aurora herself, and 18 minutes of surviving footage from her lost silent epic, Aurora's Sunrise revives a forgotten story of survival.
At only 14 years old, Aurora lost everything during the horror of the Armenian Genocide. Two years later, through luck and extraordinary courage, she escaped to New York, where her story became a media sensation. Starring as herself in Auction of Souls, an early Hollywood blockbuster, Aurora beca...
