Never Heard of Artsakh? ‘There Was, There Was Not’ Offers a Good Chance To Learn About the Troubled Former Soviet Region
The director, who set out to highlight the lives of women in a culture dominated by men, notes that she ‘never meant to make a film that documented war, displacement, and ethnic cleansing.’
“This story is about four women whose lives are connected by a home they all love deeply”: So begins the introductory narration to Emily Mkrtichian’s documentary, “There Was, There Was Not.” The picture is having its New York City theatrical premiere on November 18 as part of Doc NYC 2024; it will be available for streaming the day after on the organization’s website.
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