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Namus

1925Union soviétique62 min
The film

Namus (Armenian: Նամուս, meaning "honor") is a 1925 silent drama film by Hamo Beknazarian, based on Alexander Shirvanzade's 1885 novel of the same name, which denounces the despotic rites and customs of Caucasian families. It is widely recognized as the first Armenian feature film.

DirectorAmo Bek-Nazarov
Genresdrame · film muet
CountryUnion soviétique
Runtime62 min
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This entry is drawn from the film catalogue and retains its source references. Missing fields are shown as missing.

Record source: The Film world cinema index

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