The Cut (2014 drama film)

Descrizione

The Cut is a 2014 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Fatih Akın. It is about the life and experiences of a young Armenian named Nazareth Manoogian against the backdrop of the Armenian genocide and its repercussions in different parts of the world. The film starts by showing life as a blacksmith in the city of Mardin, where Nazareth and his family used to live. Nazareth had suspicions about the possible effects of World War I, including the conscription of non-Muslim minorities of the Ottoman Empire to fight. The film was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 71st Venice International Film Festival.