Border Director: Harutyun Khachatryan (Sahman / 2009 / Armenia | The Netherlands / 82 min) Retrospective Synopsis: This FIPRESCI awarded dialogue free film is a poetic reflection on the consequences of war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, through the story of a buffalo on a farm with animals, farmers and refugees. Festivals and Prizes: • World Premiere, Rotterdam IFF, The Netherlands, 2009; • Opening Film, «Cinema du reel», France, 2009; • Platinum Award, WorldFest Houston, USA, 2009; • Best Feature Documentary, Syracuse IFF, USA, 2009; • Best Director, Kinoshok, Russia, 2009 |