1 00:01:22,813 --> 00:01:24,606 Many years ago, 2 00:01:24,690 --> 00:01:27,526 before you were born, 3 00:01:27,609 --> 00:01:29,862 in the center of the world, 4 00:01:29,945 --> 00:01:33,324 Armenians and Turks lived in peace, 5 00:01:33,407 --> 00:01:35,284 side by side. 6 00:01:39,788 --> 00:01:42,041 During that time there was a boy. 7 00:01:42,124 --> 00:01:44,084 His name was Solomon. 8 00:01:44,168 --> 00:01:45,669 He was an orphan. 9 00:01:45,753 --> 00:01:48,339 He was penniless, frail, and weak. 10 00:01:48,422 --> 00:01:54,803 Despite all this, he was always thoughtful and kind. 11 00:01:56,013 --> 00:02:02,269 This boy would grow up to be known as Komitas. 12 00:02:06,148 --> 00:02:09,860 He would rise above his humble beginnings 13 00:02:09,943 --> 00:02:13,656 to eventually be known as the savior of Armenian music. 14 00:02:13,739 --> 00:02:19,870 He would be a priest, a singer, a composer, and a choirmaster. 15 00:02:23,457 --> 00:02:28,462 This was, of course, before the Hamidian Massacres of 1894 16 00:02:28,545 --> 00:02:31,757 and before the horrors of the 1915 Genocide that followed. 17 00:02:34,218 --> 00:02:38,597 Sadly, the consequences of those events would drive Komitas to madness. 18 00:02:41,266 --> 00:02:43,978 But above all... 19 00:02:44,061 --> 00:02:46,438 he was my friend. 20 00:02:48,607 --> 00:02:54,196 Songs of Solomon 21 00:02:54,279 --> 00:02:57,658 Inspired By True Events 22 00:02:57,741 --> 00:03:01,245 Constantinople 1915 23 00:03:01,328 --> 00:03:05,499 I can still remember the last time I saw him. 24 00:03:05,582 --> 00:03:08,460 It would be his final performance. 25 00:03:10,170 --> 00:03:13,173 I can still smell the fresh paint 26 00:03:13,257 --> 00:03:16,677 they had hastily repainted the concert house with... 27 00:03:17,678 --> 00:03:21,932 ...in gaudy Ottoman red. 28 00:03:23,642 --> 00:03:26,270 Solomon immediately attracted the attention of the audience. 29 00:03:27,855 --> 00:03:31,233 Some wishing to adore him, 30 00:03:31,317 --> 00:03:33,694 and some wishing to do him harm. 31 00:03:38,532 --> 00:03:41,327 Welcome, ladies and gentlemen! 32 00:03:41,410 --> 00:03:47,499 Tonight, you will be in the presence of a true musical genius. 33 00:03:47,583 --> 00:03:50,336 In the presence of Komitas! 34 00:03:50,419 --> 00:03:53,422 With his devoted hard work, 35 00:03:53,505 --> 00:03:57,092 this native son of Anatolia has given wings to Armenian music. 36 00:03:57,176 --> 00:04:01,055 He has sacrificed all of life's pleasures and conveniences. 37 00:04:01,138 --> 00:04:03,432 He has spent his life in the villages, 38 00:04:03,515 --> 00:04:05,976 deciphering the Armenian ancient musical system 39 00:04:06,060 --> 00:04:10,022 revitalizing the true music of an entire people. 40 00:04:10,105 --> 00:04:16,153 As a proud Turk, I have the utmost respect for this man's musical genius. 41 00:04:16,236 --> 00:04:19,198 Unfortunately, we haven't yet been lucky enough 42 00:04:19,281 --> 00:04:22,951 to have someone like this man to preserve Turkish music. 43 00:04:23,035 --> 00:04:26,038 The truth is that the Armenian people 44 00:04:26,121 --> 00:04:28,749 are at the forefront of our cultural enrichment. 45 00:04:28,832 --> 00:04:30,751 The Armenian creative mind 46 00:04:30,834 --> 00:04:33,379 has left its mark in all corners of the Ottoman Empire. 47 00:04:42,012 --> 00:04:44,848 Of course, it's not his fault 48 00:04:44,932 --> 00:04:48,018 he was born of Armenian blood and not Turk. 49 00:04:49,103 --> 00:04:51,772 But he is fortunate - very fortunate - 50 00:04:51,855 --> 00:04:55,818 that he was born in the glorious Ottoman Empire. 51 00:04:56,902 --> 00:05:02,282 Long live the great Talaat Pasha! 52 00:05:03,867 --> 00:05:06,704 Long live the Ottoman Empire! 53 00:05:11,375 --> 00:05:16,714 Talaat Pasha, was one such villain, a serial murderer and madman. 54 00:05:16,797 --> 00:05:20,759 On April 24, 1915, 55 00:05:20,843 --> 00:05:24,013 Talaat Pasha ordered the arrest and deportation 56 00:05:24,096 --> 00:05:26,265 of Armenian intellectuals in Istanbul, 57 00:05:26,348 --> 00:05:28,392 all of whom were ultimately murdered. 58 00:05:28,475 --> 00:05:32,896 My friend, Komitas, was one of those men that he arrested. 59 00:05:32,980 --> 00:05:38,652 This concert was the perfect setup. 60 00:05:42,197 --> 00:05:44,325 Maestro! It's time! 61 00:05:56,128 --> 00:05:59,757 Koutina, Ottoman Empire 1881 62 00:06:01,925 --> 00:06:05,262 When we first met, we were only just kids. 63 00:06:07,014 --> 00:06:09,350 Music, to put it mildly, 64 00:06:09,433 --> 00:06:11,185 was an obsession for us. 65 00:06:12,645 --> 00:06:14,146 I am a Turk. 66 00:06:14,229 --> 00:06:17,941 But my best friend, Sona, was an Armenian girl. 67 00:06:19,443 --> 00:06:21,987 And then came Solomon, 68 00:06:22,071 --> 00:06:23,906 and the music... 69 00:06:24,865 --> 00:06:26,867 ...connected us all. 70 00:07:25,050 --> 00:07:29,096 Don't forget. Back straight, elbows up, fingers relaxed. 71 00:07:29,972 --> 00:07:31,390 Like this? 72 00:08:02,546 --> 00:08:03,672 Sona. 73 00:08:04,548 --> 00:08:05,966 Coming. 74 00:08:35,371 --> 00:08:40,334 I guess you would think it was strange that my closest friends were Armenians. 75 00:08:43,003 --> 00:08:47,299 Sona and Solomon were Christian, and I was a Muslim. 76 00:08:49,843 --> 00:08:51,845 But, as I said before, 77 00:08:51,929 --> 00:08:56,058 this was a time before the hate had spread into people's hearts... 78 00:08:56,934 --> 00:08:59,061 ...like a cancer. 79 00:10:03,292 --> 00:10:06,337 That's all for today. 80 00:10:06,420 --> 00:10:08,881 Now it is time for Sevil to go home. 81 00:10:11,592 --> 00:10:13,093 Sona, don't be late! 82 00:10:13,177 --> 00:10:14,928 Okay, mom! 83 00:10:50,130 --> 00:10:52,257 How do you know that melody? 84 00:10:52,341 --> 00:10:54,969 That was the first time I saw him. 85 00:10:58,180 --> 00:11:00,182 This kid was spying on our lesson. 86 00:11:03,143 --> 00:11:04,812 Can you sing it again? 87 00:11:06,438 --> 00:11:07,773 Sure. 88 00:11:33,674 --> 00:11:35,634 This child has a holy voice! 89 00:11:36,385 --> 00:11:37,386 Who is he? 90 00:11:37,469 --> 00:11:38,971 The orphan singer. 91 00:11:47,896 --> 00:11:49,732 What are you staring at? Kick it! 92 00:11:49,815 --> 00:11:51,400 Wanna play with us? 93 00:11:51,483 --> 00:11:55,237 Play? With us? Yeah, right! All he can do is sing! 94 00:11:58,032 --> 00:12:01,076 Kick the ball! Show them you can do it! 95 00:12:31,982 --> 00:12:36,278 Too bad your dad didn't teach you how to play ball before he died. 96 00:12:36,362 --> 00:12:38,030 Stupid orphan! 97 00:12:38,113 --> 00:12:41,408 Sing, orphan! Meow meow! 98 00:12:42,117 --> 00:12:43,327 What did you just say? 99 00:12:44,411 --> 00:12:47,122 Now the Armenian girl is protecting the street rat! 100 00:12:47,206 --> 00:12:48,332 Sissy! 101 00:12:49,625 --> 00:12:51,919 Shut your mouths, hooligans! 102 00:12:53,671 --> 00:12:55,506 You're protecting this wretched Armenian scum? 103 00:12:55,589 --> 00:12:57,716 Go ahead. Go ahead. 104 00:12:57,800 --> 00:13:01,261 My dad says that all Armenians are going to pay soon enough 105 00:13:01,345 --> 00:13:02,763 for betraying the Empire. 106 00:13:08,727 --> 00:13:09,728 What's going on here? 107 00:13:09,812 --> 00:13:12,064 What are you doing? Stop it! 108 00:13:12,147 --> 00:13:13,691 Stop that! 109 00:13:13,774 --> 00:13:16,652 Go home before I call your parents! 110 00:13:18,362 --> 00:13:20,280 As for this boy, leave him alone. 111 00:13:21,573 --> 00:13:23,409 Don't you know he's an orphan? 112 00:13:23,492 --> 00:13:25,494 Don't you know? 113 00:13:48,100 --> 00:13:50,686 Come here, little one. 114 00:13:51,979 --> 00:13:53,522 Come. 115 00:13:54,398 --> 00:13:56,317 Why are you crying? 116 00:13:59,445 --> 00:14:02,114 It's not fair! It's not right! 117 00:14:03,032 --> 00:14:04,241 What? 118 00:14:04,325 --> 00:14:06,118 Life? 119 00:14:06,201 --> 00:14:09,705 All the other kids have homes. Parents. They play games. 120 00:14:09,788 --> 00:14:12,791 Solomon. Darling. 121 00:14:12,875 --> 00:14:16,003 We can't change the past. 122 00:14:17,296 --> 00:14:19,965 What is done, is done. 123 00:14:21,842 --> 00:14:25,554 You think God has turned his back on you? 124 00:14:26,347 --> 00:14:29,767 But he's given you something no one else in the world has. 125 00:14:29,850 --> 00:14:31,852 What, Grandma? What? 126 00:14:31,935 --> 00:14:34,396 Voice! He's given you voice! 127 00:14:34,480 --> 00:14:38,025 You have the most beautiful voice in the world! 128 00:14:38,108 --> 00:14:40,819 I know it. I feel it in my heart. 129 00:14:40,903 --> 00:14:44,031 You were born to do great things. 130 00:14:45,282 --> 00:14:47,993 All you need to do is believe. 131 00:14:58,504 --> 00:15:01,006 You really think that? 132 00:15:07,972 --> 00:15:09,181 I don't think... 133 00:15:09,264 --> 00:15:10,474 I know! 134 00:15:10,557 --> 00:15:12,226 How? 135 00:15:12,309 --> 00:15:14,186 God told me. 136 00:15:14,269 --> 00:15:16,647 He came to me one day in a dream, 137 00:15:16,730 --> 00:15:19,525 and told me he will always be by your side. 138 00:15:22,152 --> 00:15:25,072 Never lose your faith in God. 139 00:15:26,365 --> 00:15:29,660 But also never lose faith in yourself. 140 00:15:30,661 --> 00:15:32,871 Everything's going to be all right. 141 00:15:33,747 --> 00:15:34,873 Everything. 142 00:15:34,957 --> 00:15:36,542 You will see. 143 00:15:36,625 --> 00:15:38,335 You will see! 144 00:16:27,468 --> 00:16:29,345 Archbishop! Where are we going? 145 00:16:29,428 --> 00:16:30,846 Archbishop! 146 00:16:32,306 --> 00:16:36,435 God, give me strength. These orphans are unbearable! 147 00:16:36,518 --> 00:16:38,646 Why won't you tell me where we're going? 148 00:16:38,729 --> 00:16:40,356 We're going, father, 149 00:16:40,439 --> 00:16:44,860 to find one of those "unbearable" orphans you speak of. 150 00:16:46,445 --> 00:16:47,988 I don't understand! 151 00:16:48,072 --> 00:16:49,657 There's nothing to understand. 152 00:16:49,740 --> 00:16:52,618 I've just received a letter from the Holy See of Etchmiadzin. 153 00:16:52,701 --> 00:16:57,539 The patriarch himself has asked me to find a child to study in the seminary. 154 00:16:57,623 --> 00:17:00,501 A child that is blessed with a voice for singing. 155 00:17:00,584 --> 00:17:01,585 Here? 156 00:17:01,669 --> 00:17:03,671 You want to find that child here? 157 00:17:03,754 --> 00:17:07,800 These children can barely speak properly, let alone sing in Armenian! 158 00:17:07,883 --> 00:17:11,220 Who do you expect to find in this riff raff and rabble? 159 00:17:13,764 --> 00:17:16,725 If you open your eyes wide, father, 160 00:17:16,809 --> 00:17:19,103 and your heart... 161 00:17:19,186 --> 00:17:24,608 you'll surely find what you are looking for. 162 00:17:24,692 --> 00:17:27,319 A street urchin!? 163 00:17:27,403 --> 00:17:29,822 Please tell me you're joking. 164 00:17:29,905 --> 00:17:32,116 Enough, father! 165 00:17:32,199 --> 00:17:34,910 Don't try my patience. 166 00:17:42,126 --> 00:17:44,545 Don't be afraid, my child. 167 00:17:45,337 --> 00:17:47,548 I know you sing. 168 00:17:49,591 --> 00:17:51,927 Who taught you this skill? 169 00:17:53,679 --> 00:17:55,472 No one. 170 00:17:55,556 --> 00:17:57,558 I taught myself. 171 00:17:57,641 --> 00:18:00,019 I listen, and I learn. 172 00:18:00,102 --> 00:18:04,148 You have a natural talent, my son. 173 00:18:04,231 --> 00:18:07,651 Archbishop, please rethink this decision. 174 00:18:07,735 --> 00:18:10,446 You're right, father. 175 00:18:10,529 --> 00:18:12,531 My job is to think. 176 00:18:12,614 --> 00:18:15,701 Your job is to teach this boy our gospels. 177 00:18:17,161 --> 00:18:19,788 Come with me, my child. 178 00:18:19,872 --> 00:18:21,248 Fear not. 179 00:18:22,875 --> 00:18:24,793 Take my hand. 180 00:18:37,723 --> 00:18:41,310 That encounter with the Archbishop would change his life forever. 181 00:18:42,186 --> 00:18:44,563 It would change all our lives forever. 182 00:18:47,066 --> 00:18:50,569 I attended this last concert with deep concern. 183 00:18:50,653 --> 00:18:53,781 I wanted to see my old friend... 184 00:18:55,532 --> 00:18:57,951 ...but my heart was filled with fear. 185 00:18:59,036 --> 00:19:01,705 Maestro! It's your entrance. 186 00:21:37,736 --> 00:21:39,113 Solomon! 187 00:21:39,530 --> 00:21:41,115 Solomon! 188 00:21:59,341 --> 00:22:02,052 I suppose the outside world is more interesting to you. 189 00:22:03,137 --> 00:22:04,513 Something wrong, father? 190 00:22:04,596 --> 00:22:07,808 This boy would rather listen to a peasant sing, 191 00:22:07,891 --> 00:22:09,935 than learn the hymnal. 192 00:22:10,811 --> 00:22:12,229 Silence! 193 00:22:12,313 --> 00:22:13,689 I already know the hymnal! 194 00:22:13,772 --> 00:22:14,898 Insolent child! 195 00:22:14,982 --> 00:22:19,278 That's impossible. We've only gone over it once! 196 00:22:19,361 --> 00:22:22,156 Out! Out of this church, liar! 197 00:22:23,741 --> 00:22:25,451 Patience, father. 198 00:22:25,534 --> 00:22:26,827 I'm not lying. 199 00:22:29,455 --> 00:22:33,083 You say you know the hymnal? 200 00:22:42,551 --> 00:22:44,094 Show us. 201 00:23:49,493 --> 00:23:52,037 Seems that the boy was truthful, father. 202 00:23:53,330 --> 00:23:54,331 Silence! 203 00:24:16,520 --> 00:24:17,771 What are you doing here? 204 00:24:18,772 --> 00:24:20,899 We've brought you yummy things! 205 00:24:20,983 --> 00:24:22,359 For me? 206 00:24:22,443 --> 00:24:23,527 But why? 207 00:24:23,610 --> 00:24:24,611 So you can eat! 208 00:24:24,695 --> 00:24:25,904 And sing better! 209 00:24:30,242 --> 00:24:32,661 Hey, you girls! What are you doing here? 210 00:26:13,220 --> 00:26:14,638 Know what I wish? 211 00:26:14,722 --> 00:26:18,225 I wish I could give a big concert in a beautiful concert hall 212 00:26:18,309 --> 00:26:20,269 in front of hundreds of people. 213 00:26:24,064 --> 00:26:26,358 I wish I could get married, 214 00:26:26,442 --> 00:26:29,236 have a big house and live in Paris. 215 00:26:35,200 --> 00:26:36,869 What about you? 216 00:26:42,374 --> 00:26:45,711 I wish I could see my mom. Just once. 217 00:27:08,233 --> 00:27:09,818 Your mother? 218 00:27:09,902 --> 00:27:11,737 She's very beautiful. 219 00:27:13,822 --> 00:27:15,699 She died when I was little. 220 00:27:15,783 --> 00:27:19,870 Grandma says that she was always sad, but that she loved to sing. 221 00:27:22,706 --> 00:27:24,124 What about your father? 222 00:27:25,209 --> 00:27:28,212 He died a few years ago. 223 00:27:28,295 --> 00:27:30,464 Now all I have is my grandmother. 224 00:27:35,135 --> 00:27:37,137 You have us! 225 00:27:37,221 --> 00:27:39,139 Yeah, yeah! You have us! 226 00:27:42,351 --> 00:27:45,145 Let's make a pact that we'll stay friends forever! 227 00:27:47,564 --> 00:27:49,024 I swear! 228 00:27:55,531 --> 00:27:57,449 I swear! 229 00:28:10,212 --> 00:28:11,213 I swear! 230 00:29:27,206 --> 00:29:28,916 Please don't be sad. 231 00:29:31,293 --> 00:29:32,628 I'm going to miss him, too. 232 00:29:34,421 --> 00:29:35,839 We're his friends. 233 00:29:35,923 --> 00:29:39,343 We have to be happy that he will be studying at the seminary. 234 00:29:39,426 --> 00:29:42,137 He'll finally be able to live a decent life. 235 00:29:42,221 --> 00:29:43,722 Plus, you still have me! 236 00:29:53,524 --> 00:29:57,611 Promise that you'll never leave. Promise we'll always be friends. 237 00:29:57,695 --> 00:30:00,489 I promise, Sevil. 238 00:31:15,731 --> 00:31:18,317 Will you write to us from the seminary? 239 00:31:18,400 --> 00:31:20,486 Of course. If someone will bring them. 240 00:31:24,114 --> 00:31:25,908 It's time to go. 241 00:31:45,970 --> 00:31:47,972 You won't forget us, right? 242 00:31:48,055 --> 00:31:50,015 Never. 243 00:32:46,655 --> 00:32:50,492 13 Years Later 244 00:32:55,873 --> 00:32:59,001 Koutina, Ottoman Empire 1894 245 00:34:36,181 --> 00:34:39,184 I'm so happy you came. Let's dance! 246 00:34:47,192 --> 00:34:50,195 Sevil, you know how much I love you. 247 00:34:51,488 --> 00:34:55,200 You know I would go to the ends of the earth to see you, 248 00:34:55,284 --> 00:34:58,329 to see your smile. 249 00:35:00,164 --> 00:35:03,751 But I cannot allow you to continue living this way. 250 00:35:03,834 --> 00:35:05,586 Live how? 251 00:35:07,421 --> 00:35:09,798 These people may be good people, 252 00:35:09,882 --> 00:35:12,593 but I warn you: stay away from these Armenians. 253 00:35:12,676 --> 00:35:14,136 "These" Armenians? 254 00:35:14,219 --> 00:35:15,721 "These" Armenians are my friends! 255 00:35:15,804 --> 00:35:17,765 And I am your fiance! 256 00:35:19,183 --> 00:35:21,894 You're still a child, Sevil. 257 00:35:21,977 --> 00:35:25,272 You have no idea what's in store for them. 258 00:35:26,273 --> 00:35:28,275 What are you saying? 259 00:35:29,276 --> 00:35:32,071 The Armenian "situation" is about to explode, 260 00:35:32,154 --> 00:35:35,199 and anyone close to them will also pay the price. 261 00:35:35,282 --> 00:35:37,159 I don't understand. 262 00:35:37,242 --> 00:35:39,662 You NEED to understand! 263 00:35:46,001 --> 00:35:48,504 Sultan Hamid is a lunatic. 264 00:35:49,838 --> 00:35:51,840 Every day we get telegrams from Constantinople. 265 00:35:51,924 --> 00:35:54,051 There have been protests. Riots. 266 00:35:54,134 --> 00:35:55,260 Osman. 267 00:35:56,261 --> 00:35:57,972 This is a day of rejoicing. 268 00:35:59,056 --> 00:36:02,226 If you're not going to celebrate with us, you should go. 269 00:36:18,659 --> 00:36:21,412 But I would still like to dance with you. 270 00:37:02,494 --> 00:37:05,497 Sona's never been so happy. 271 00:37:11,712 --> 00:37:15,299 I can't believe you've returned after all these years. 272 00:37:22,514 --> 00:37:25,309 When you were in the seminary... 273 00:37:25,392 --> 00:37:27,561 did you miss Koutina? 274 00:38:42,469 --> 00:38:45,639 If I knew I'd have to listen to this racket all day, 275 00:38:45,723 --> 00:38:47,725 I'd have thought twice before marrying you. 276 00:38:47,808 --> 00:38:49,727 It's not racket. It's Bach. 277 00:38:59,361 --> 00:39:01,989 I'm sorry, but I won't be by your side tonight. 278 00:39:02,072 --> 00:39:03,866 What? 279 00:39:03,949 --> 00:39:04,950 Why not? 280 00:39:05,034 --> 00:39:06,201 Don't fret. 281 00:39:06,285 --> 00:39:07,870 You're going to shine tonight. 282 00:39:07,953 --> 00:39:09,413 Osman! 283 00:39:09,496 --> 00:39:12,583 Don't over practice before your concert. You'll ruin it. 284 00:39:17,504 --> 00:39:19,173 They've called an emergency meeting. 285 00:39:19,256 --> 00:39:22,760 I don't know what it's about, but I'm obliged to attend. 286 00:39:22,843 --> 00:39:24,136 Osman, what meeting? 287 00:39:25,179 --> 00:39:26,013 I can't say. 288 00:39:26,096 --> 00:39:27,640 You can't say? 289 00:39:27,723 --> 00:39:29,850 You can't ever tell me anything. 290 00:39:29,933 --> 00:39:31,477 Calm down, Sevil. 291 00:39:31,560 --> 00:39:34,480 I have a bad feeling about this. What aren't you telling me? 292 00:39:34,563 --> 00:39:36,940 Don't worry yourself over nothing. 293 00:39:37,024 --> 00:39:39,151 "Over nothing?" 294 00:39:39,234 --> 00:39:42,237 You are the one who said Sultan Hamid is a lunat— 295 00:39:48,160 --> 00:39:49,328 Sevil. 296 00:39:54,083 --> 00:39:56,335 Today is a day of rejoicing. 297 00:41:54,703 --> 00:41:57,039 Please be careful. 298 00:42:00,376 --> 00:42:01,794 Why? 299 00:42:01,877 --> 00:42:04,380 I worked on that for weeks. 300 00:42:06,548 --> 00:42:08,926 What work? It's just an ordinary pot. 301 00:42:09,927 --> 00:42:11,804 Yes, the pot is ordinary. 302 00:42:11,887 --> 00:42:14,056 But the artwork on it is not. 303 00:42:14,139 --> 00:42:15,975 Artwork? 304 00:42:17,476 --> 00:42:19,061 What artwork? 305 00:42:20,980 --> 00:42:23,565 Looks like scribbles to me. 306 00:42:23,649 --> 00:42:25,609 It's not scribble. 307 00:42:25,693 --> 00:42:28,112 They are Armenian ornaments. 308 00:42:28,195 --> 00:42:30,197 Oh, you don't say. 309 00:42:30,280 --> 00:42:32,282 Armenian ornaments? 310 00:42:34,159 --> 00:42:36,286 A thousand apologies. 311 00:42:37,287 --> 00:42:38,664 How much does it cost? 312 00:42:38,747 --> 00:42:40,374 That one in particular is very expensive. 313 00:42:40,457 --> 00:42:42,042 Approximately— 314 00:42:46,130 --> 00:42:47,673 Oh, shit. 315 00:42:48,674 --> 00:42:52,177 My apologies. A thousand apologies. 316 00:42:55,180 --> 00:42:58,017 And this one? 317 00:42:59,393 --> 00:43:01,103 Also expensive? 318 00:43:03,564 --> 00:43:04,690 Damn. 319 00:43:05,733 --> 00:43:07,151 This one fell, too. 320 00:43:08,152 --> 00:43:10,154 I apologize. 321 00:43:10,237 --> 00:43:12,865 I have a feeling this one will fall as well 322 00:43:12,948 --> 00:43:14,742 if... 323 00:43:14,825 --> 00:43:16,827 it is also expensive. 324 00:43:24,418 --> 00:43:26,587 I apologize. 325 00:43:26,670 --> 00:43:29,673 And now how much is all this trash worth? 326 00:43:32,551 --> 00:43:36,138 You Armenians need to finally learn your place in this world. 327 00:43:37,556 --> 00:43:40,684 You need to understand that there is no more... 328 00:43:40,768 --> 00:43:44,980 No Armenian, no Armenia. 329 00:43:51,695 --> 00:43:54,073 These lands are ours now. 330 00:43:54,156 --> 00:43:56,325 There is only the Ottoman Empire. 331 00:44:02,498 --> 00:44:05,125 Perhaps, if you Turks... 332 00:44:05,209 --> 00:44:08,379 put a little effort into building your own culture 333 00:44:08,462 --> 00:44:11,465 instead of destroying others, 334 00:44:11,548 --> 00:44:14,635 you too would have something to be proud of. 335 00:44:16,720 --> 00:44:18,514 But I'm afraid... 336 00:44:18,597 --> 00:44:20,349 that's not going to happen. 337 00:44:21,350 --> 00:44:23,978 Take a look at the tatters in your soldier's boots. 338 00:44:24,061 --> 00:44:26,230 Is that not the extent of your culture? 339 00:44:26,313 --> 00:44:28,607 Why don't you apologize for that? 340 00:44:30,734 --> 00:44:32,277 Now, you listen to me. 341 00:44:32,361 --> 00:44:33,946 I am Armenian. 342 00:44:36,532 --> 00:44:38,409 And this is Armenia. 343 00:45:39,720 --> 00:45:40,721 Sarkis? 344 00:45:44,016 --> 00:45:45,017 Sarkis? 345 00:45:46,018 --> 00:45:47,603 Yes, it's me. 346 00:45:48,604 --> 00:45:50,481 Why are you so late? 347 00:45:50,564 --> 00:45:52,566 Dinner is almost ready. 348 00:45:53,692 --> 00:45:56,445 Did you remember to pick up the cradle? 349 00:46:00,324 --> 00:46:01,325 Sarkis! 350 00:46:03,327 --> 00:46:04,995 Sarkis, what happened? 351 00:46:05,996 --> 00:46:07,581 What happened, Sarkis? 352 00:46:15,255 --> 00:46:16,548 Turks? 353 00:46:17,591 --> 00:46:19,510 I can't say. 354 00:46:19,593 --> 00:46:20,928 Can't or won't? 355 00:46:21,011 --> 00:46:23,138 Sona, calm down. Please. It's nothing. 356 00:46:23,222 --> 00:46:26,350 The same thing happened last week in Simbat's shop. 357 00:46:26,433 --> 00:46:29,061 People in the city are becoming restless. 358 00:46:30,145 --> 00:46:33,816 There's no work, so they steal to make ends meet. 359 00:46:35,818 --> 00:46:37,820 I'm okay, honey. I'm okay. 360 00:46:37,903 --> 00:46:39,405 Don't cry. 361 00:46:40,406 --> 00:46:43,367 I'm just sorry I couldn't pick up the baby's cradle. 362 00:49:06,385 --> 00:49:10,222 I'm sorry I'm late, but I'm sure the concert went splendidly. 363 00:49:10,306 --> 00:49:11,348 Where's Sarkis? 364 00:49:11,432 --> 00:49:13,642 He isn't feeling well. 365 00:49:14,601 --> 00:49:17,521 It's nothing. It'll pass. 366 00:49:18,772 --> 00:49:20,441 I don't see Osman. 367 00:49:20,524 --> 00:49:22,943 There was an emergency at work. He had to go. 368 00:49:24,945 --> 00:49:27,489 Sevil, you look worried. 369 00:49:27,573 --> 00:49:31,201 "Don't worry yourself over nothing." 370 00:49:31,285 --> 00:49:32,870 What? 371 00:49:32,953 --> 00:49:36,707 I said, don't worry everything's fine. 372 00:49:37,750 --> 00:49:39,752 Yes. Everything's fine, Sevil. 373 00:49:40,711 --> 00:49:43,255 I'm certain if Solomon saw your performance, 374 00:49:43,339 --> 00:49:45,341 he would be very proud of you. 375 00:49:46,216 --> 00:49:48,052 Any word from him? 376 00:49:48,135 --> 00:49:50,179 He wrote me a few weeks ago. 377 00:49:50,262 --> 00:49:51,555 He's in Tbilisi 378 00:49:51,639 --> 00:49:53,641 studying with maestro Yekmalian. 379 00:49:54,683 --> 00:49:57,770 I played an Armenian song tonight. 380 00:49:57,853 --> 00:50:00,773 Solomon sent me the notes. He wrote them himself. 381 00:50:00,856 --> 00:50:02,941 Too bad you weren't here to hear it. 382 00:50:03,025 --> 00:50:08,364 Yes, too bad. But I'm sure you played marvelously. 383 00:50:12,826 --> 00:50:15,996 See? The baby agrees! 384 00:50:17,831 --> 00:50:22,503 Osman and I were planning to tell you tonight, 385 00:50:22,586 --> 00:50:26,298 but I just can't wait anymore. I have to tell you. 386 00:50:26,382 --> 00:50:28,926 We're also expecting! 387 00:50:43,857 --> 00:50:47,611 I've called this secret meeting tonight 388 00:50:47,695 --> 00:50:51,907 to reach a conclusion to the "Armenian situation". 389 00:50:54,034 --> 00:50:57,705 This problem has increased from a headache 390 00:50:57,788 --> 00:51:00,791 to a full grown cancer. 391 00:51:01,792 --> 00:51:04,461 The Armenians must be removed. 392 00:51:04,545 --> 00:51:06,213 Eradicated. 393 00:51:09,466 --> 00:51:11,260 After which... 394 00:51:11,343 --> 00:51:14,096 we will plant anew, 395 00:51:14,179 --> 00:51:16,807 which will blossom, 396 00:51:16,890 --> 00:51:19,518 and we will build 397 00:51:19,601 --> 00:51:23,355 a great and prosperous empire. 398 00:51:23,439 --> 00:51:25,691 Yes, that's right. 399 00:51:26,692 --> 00:51:30,237 We have allowed them to attain and occupy 400 00:51:30,321 --> 00:51:32,948 vital positions in our government, 401 00:51:33,032 --> 00:51:35,492 govern banks. 402 00:51:35,576 --> 00:51:39,955 They're in control of most business, 403 00:51:40,039 --> 00:51:42,458 markets and manufacturing trades. 404 00:51:42,541 --> 00:51:48,172 They even make as much as the common Turk, and they are infidels. 405 00:51:48,255 --> 00:51:50,549 But, more importantly, 406 00:51:50,633 --> 00:51:52,968 they are unfaithful to the Empire. 407 00:51:54,345 --> 00:51:57,806 The recent events are proof of that. 408 00:51:57,890 --> 00:52:01,268 I'm sure that you are all aware of what happened in Sasoun. 409 00:52:02,353 --> 00:52:05,314 The Armenians are rioting against the government 410 00:52:05,397 --> 00:52:07,608 and not only in Sasoun. 411 00:52:07,691 --> 00:52:09,777 They are rioting everywhere. 412 00:52:09,860 --> 00:52:11,862 Mr. General, 413 00:52:11,945 --> 00:52:13,864 if I may interject. 414 00:52:14,865 --> 00:52:19,578 The Armenians in Sasoun are protesting merely 415 00:52:19,662 --> 00:52:23,248 in an attempt to preserve their civil rights. 416 00:52:27,503 --> 00:52:34,468 A cry to end the looting and murder of their people by the savage Kurds. 417 00:52:35,511 --> 00:52:37,179 Mr. Mayor, 418 00:52:37,262 --> 00:52:41,850 from your words it sounds like you are siding with the Armenians. 419 00:52:41,934 --> 00:52:42,935 I... 420 00:52:43,018 --> 00:52:45,104 am siding with the truth. 421 00:52:45,187 --> 00:52:47,606 Truth? 422 00:52:47,690 --> 00:52:48,899 What truth? 423 00:52:49,900 --> 00:52:52,319 The truth is... 424 00:52:52,403 --> 00:52:54,947 the Armenians are spying for the Russians. 425 00:52:56,448 --> 00:52:58,450 They're so naive 426 00:52:58,534 --> 00:53:01,662 that they don't understand. They don't see 427 00:53:01,745 --> 00:53:05,791 that the Russians, by provoking rebellion in the Armenian regions, 428 00:53:05,874 --> 00:53:10,546 they are simply using the Armenians to create problems for Turkey. 429 00:53:11,964 --> 00:53:13,966 And those... 430 00:53:14,049 --> 00:53:15,926 rat Christians 431 00:53:16,010 --> 00:53:18,053 have faith 432 00:53:18,137 --> 00:53:20,681 that if the Russians defeat us 433 00:53:20,764 --> 00:53:24,476 they will return to the Armenians, their "ancestoral" lands. 434 00:53:26,395 --> 00:53:30,733 They will regret trusting the Russians for centuries to come. 435 00:53:30,816 --> 00:53:32,735 That's enough. 436 00:53:32,818 --> 00:53:37,781 This is a letter of order from the great Sultan Hamid II. 437 00:53:37,865 --> 00:53:42,411 "Suppress the Armenian situation by any means necessary. 438 00:53:42,494 --> 00:53:45,247 Even at the cost of blood." 439 00:53:45,331 --> 00:53:48,417 We strip them of their weapons 440 00:53:48,500 --> 00:53:53,130 and take by the will of Allah... 441 00:53:53,213 --> 00:53:55,716 what is rightfully ours. 442 00:53:55,799 --> 00:53:57,801 Only ours. 443 00:53:59,011 --> 00:54:01,639 This is madness! 444 00:54:02,640 --> 00:54:04,516 The Armenians are our friends. 445 00:54:04,600 --> 00:54:07,394 We've lived with them in peace for centuries. 446 00:54:08,395 --> 00:54:12,441 The Armenian people have always stood out 447 00:54:12,524 --> 00:54:15,319 with their loyal service to the Ottoman civilization. 448 00:54:15,402 --> 00:54:17,321 How do you not see, Mr. General? 449 00:54:18,364 --> 00:54:21,325 By exterminating and eradicating the Armenian people, 450 00:54:21,408 --> 00:54:24,787 you are forever removing from Turkey innovative thought. 451 00:54:26,330 --> 00:54:28,082 Architecture. 452 00:54:28,165 --> 00:54:29,833 Music. 453 00:54:29,917 --> 00:54:31,585 Literature. 454 00:54:33,629 --> 00:54:37,132 Any wealth the Armenians have acquired has been from honest work 455 00:54:37,216 --> 00:54:38,425 like you have 456 00:54:38,509 --> 00:54:40,469 or I have... 457 00:54:40,552 --> 00:54:42,638 or any one of us has. 458 00:54:42,721 --> 00:54:46,308 Silence, buffoon! You're no better than these Armenian rats! 459 00:54:46,392 --> 00:54:49,687 How dare you speak to me that way, you cretin. 460 00:54:49,770 --> 00:54:51,021 Silence! 461 00:54:55,567 --> 00:54:58,028 Mr. Mayor... 462 00:54:58,112 --> 00:54:59,780 please excuse him. 463 00:55:00,781 --> 00:55:03,659 He merely wants to be certain that everyone in this room 464 00:55:03,742 --> 00:55:05,744 is united in our decision. 465 00:55:07,663 --> 00:55:12,376 I have prepared a letter of homage for all to sign, 466 00:55:12,459 --> 00:55:15,713 a pledge of allegiance to our Sultan in Istanbul, 467 00:55:15,796 --> 00:55:19,091 that we all support his decision. 468 00:55:22,094 --> 00:55:25,014 Perhaps you should sign first, Mr. Mayor. 469 00:55:28,392 --> 00:55:29,727 Please. 470 00:55:35,441 --> 00:55:36,734 Please! 471 00:56:34,750 --> 00:56:36,502 Captain. 472 00:56:37,586 --> 00:56:39,338 Not feeling well? 473 00:56:41,340 --> 00:56:44,385 I hope you weren't troubled by the General's speech. 474 00:56:45,469 --> 00:56:47,721 No, I'm just not feeling very well today. 475 00:56:48,931 --> 00:56:50,891 Needed some fresh air. 476 00:56:54,645 --> 00:56:57,272 I heard you were married recently. Congratulations. 477 00:56:58,482 --> 00:57:00,150 Thank you. 478 00:57:02,403 --> 00:57:04,363 Just out of curiosity, Captain... 479 00:57:06,865 --> 00:57:12,204 ...what would you do if someone threatened your family? 480 00:57:12,287 --> 00:57:13,998 For example, I... 481 00:57:14,081 --> 00:57:16,125 what I would do? 482 00:57:16,208 --> 00:57:18,585 I would strike down, 483 00:57:18,669 --> 00:57:21,463 chew the throat out of... 484 00:57:21,547 --> 00:57:25,134 any beast or man that did the threatening. 485 00:57:27,344 --> 00:57:31,640 Some animals were born to live. 486 00:57:31,724 --> 00:57:35,602 Some were born to die. 487 00:57:38,814 --> 00:57:42,818 The same is true for people. Wouldn't you agree? 488 00:57:49,700 --> 00:57:52,494 And some people were born to slither. 489 00:57:58,834 --> 00:58:00,127 Colonel. 490 00:59:33,804 --> 00:59:38,350 Tbilisi 1895 491 00:59:40,644 --> 00:59:42,938 My dearest Solomon, 492 00:59:43,022 --> 00:59:47,359 I hope this letter finds you well. 493 00:59:48,444 --> 00:59:51,238 I write to you with fear in my heart. 494 00:59:51,322 --> 00:59:53,991 Fear for Sona and Sarkis. 495 00:59:56,535 --> 01:00:00,539 There are anti-Armenian riots all throughout the Empire, 496 01:00:00,622 --> 01:00:02,958 and they have found their way to Koutina. 497 01:00:04,960 --> 01:00:07,630 I fear the worst is yet to come. 498 01:00:08,839 --> 01:00:12,843 We have to get Sona and Sarkis out of Koutina before it's too late. 499 01:00:14,637 --> 01:00:17,890 Please don't return, for the time being. 500 01:00:17,973 --> 01:00:23,479 As always, with love, Sevil. 501 01:01:01,266 --> 01:01:03,268 Whatever happens, stay inside. 502 01:01:04,269 --> 01:01:05,938 Do you hear me? 503 01:01:06,021 --> 01:01:07,106 Stay here. 504 01:01:30,004 --> 01:01:32,798 Sarkis Balian. 505 01:01:46,395 --> 01:01:48,230 Have I done something wrong? 506 01:01:49,231 --> 01:01:52,526 Or is simply being Armenian a crime now? 507 01:01:52,609 --> 01:01:57,281 By order of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, 508 01:01:57,364 --> 01:01:59,575 you are hereby under arrest 509 01:01:59,658 --> 01:02:04,496 for the crime of treason against the Ottoman Empire. 510 01:02:06,582 --> 01:02:07,583 Bastard. 511 01:02:07,666 --> 01:02:08,625 Thank you. 512 01:02:08,709 --> 01:02:09,710 Infidel! 513 01:02:10,878 --> 01:02:12,671 Please, please. Have mercy! 514 01:02:12,755 --> 01:02:13,797 Sona, go inside! 515 01:02:13,881 --> 01:02:15,090 Let her go, you bastard! 516 01:02:43,285 --> 01:02:46,955 Please don't take him. 517 01:02:48,165 --> 01:02:50,542 He hasn't done anything. 518 01:02:51,752 --> 01:02:53,587 Please. 519 01:02:54,797 --> 01:02:56,006 Please. 520 01:02:57,216 --> 01:03:00,344 I will return. 521 01:03:00,427 --> 01:03:03,222 I will definitely return. 522 01:05:48,012 --> 01:05:53,225 Tbilisi 1896 523 01:06:39,605 --> 01:06:43,025 The mass destruction of Armenians. 524 01:06:59,416 --> 01:07:04,505 Koutina, Ottoman Empire 1896 525 01:08:44,229 --> 01:08:46,148 Any news of Sarkis? 526 01:09:03,582 --> 01:09:05,918 We have to get her out of Koutina. 527 01:09:06,919 --> 01:09:08,754 It's not safe here anymore. 528 01:09:14,843 --> 01:09:16,637 Get a doctor! 529 01:09:16,720 --> 01:09:17,721 I can't! 530 01:09:17,805 --> 01:09:21,517 He'll report us for harboring an Armenian! They'll kill us all! 531 01:09:21,600 --> 01:09:23,560 Then find someone you can trust! 532 01:10:32,546 --> 01:10:34,798 God is great! 533 01:10:38,510 --> 01:10:41,972 Death to Armenians!!! 534 01:11:45,327 --> 01:11:47,287 Harutyun. 535 01:11:51,083 --> 01:11:53,961 I'll name you Harutyun. 536 01:12:13,439 --> 01:12:15,858 Thank you. 537 01:12:17,526 --> 01:12:21,113 If you really want to thank me, 538 01:12:21,196 --> 01:12:24,116 speak of this to no one. 539 01:12:25,117 --> 01:12:29,997 I've already put myself and my family at risk for being here. 540 01:12:49,808 --> 01:12:52,603 This baby is a blessing, Sona. 541 01:13:04,698 --> 01:13:07,701 Promise me, that no matter what happens, 542 01:13:07,785 --> 01:13:10,537 you will take care of Harutyun as your own son. 543 01:13:10,621 --> 01:13:13,374 Don't say such things. 544 01:13:13,457 --> 01:13:15,167 Everything's going to be fine. 545 01:13:15,250 --> 01:13:17,378 Promise me. 546 01:13:21,048 --> 01:13:22,633 You'll see. 547 01:13:23,634 --> 01:13:27,096 Harutyun will grow to be a handsome young man. 548 01:13:28,847 --> 01:13:30,849 Promise me, Sevil. 549 01:13:56,834 --> 01:13:58,877 I swear. 550 01:13:58,961 --> 01:14:02,464 I will be at his side until my final breath. 551 01:15:03,025 --> 01:15:05,861 I hope I'm not interrupting, Captain. May I? 552 01:15:06,862 --> 01:15:08,238 Of course. 553 01:15:09,239 --> 01:15:10,866 Please. 554 01:15:11,867 --> 01:15:13,285 Thank you. 555 01:15:35,391 --> 01:15:37,476 Colonel, please this way. 556 01:15:51,907 --> 01:15:53,325 Please. 557 01:17:40,766 --> 01:17:44,228 You have a lovely home, Captain. 558 01:17:46,689 --> 01:17:48,482 Thank you. 559 01:17:49,525 --> 01:17:52,236 A bit dark though, wouldn't you say? 560 01:18:45,122 --> 01:18:46,749 You play? 561 01:18:47,791 --> 01:18:50,169 No. My wife. 562 01:18:54,340 --> 01:18:57,551 Lovely. Lovely. Lovely. 563 01:18:57,635 --> 01:18:59,637 I love music. 564 01:19:02,723 --> 01:19:05,726 Would you please play something for us? 565 01:19:05,809 --> 01:19:06,977 Please. 566 01:19:14,610 --> 01:19:15,861 Please. 567 01:19:45,599 --> 01:19:47,601 For example, this piece here. 568 01:20:24,513 --> 01:20:25,556 Bach. 569 01:20:31,395 --> 01:20:33,522 Marvelous. Just marvelous. 570 01:20:40,571 --> 01:20:42,614 When I was a young boy, Captain, 571 01:20:42,698 --> 01:20:44,700 I was dying to learn the piano. 572 01:20:46,410 --> 01:20:48,287 But my father wouldn't allow it. 573 01:20:48,370 --> 01:20:52,666 He would say, "Playing the piano is not a man's job." 574 01:21:21,320 --> 01:21:22,696 May I try? 575 01:21:48,013 --> 01:21:51,350 Luckily, my mother did not share my father's sentiment. 576 01:21:57,898 --> 01:22:00,901 It seems as if this is a different piece. 577 01:22:03,112 --> 01:22:04,738 It's beautiful. 578 01:22:05,739 --> 01:22:07,741 Very beautiful. 579 01:22:10,703 --> 01:22:12,579 What is it? 580 01:22:16,000 --> 01:22:18,002 Kurdish? 581 01:22:19,878 --> 01:22:21,880 Turkish? 582 01:22:24,174 --> 01:22:26,176 Wait, wait, don't tell me. 583 01:22:29,471 --> 01:22:31,974 Armenian. 584 01:22:33,851 --> 01:22:36,228 Armenian music always did... 585 01:22:38,230 --> 01:22:40,190 ...stand out. 586 01:22:44,570 --> 01:22:47,281 Do you have rats, Captain? 587 01:23:28,656 --> 01:23:31,200 The traitor's whore. 588 01:23:31,283 --> 01:23:34,286 The one we hanged from the town square. 589 01:23:35,829 --> 01:23:37,831 His voice still echoes in my ear. 590 01:23:38,874 --> 01:23:42,544 He was howling like a dog. Begging for his life. 591 01:28:51,854 --> 01:28:55,774 I kept my promise to Sona. 592 01:28:55,858 --> 01:28:59,194 It was all I had left to live for. 593 01:29:00,654 --> 01:29:02,156 Her little one 594 01:29:02,239 --> 01:29:04,283 and my little one. 595 01:29:04,366 --> 01:29:08,495 I raised Harutyun as my own son... 596 01:29:09,496 --> 01:29:11,373 ...loving him the very same way 597 01:29:11,457 --> 01:29:13,000 I loved my daughter. 598 01:34:05,000 --> 01:34:07,836 That was the last time I saw him. 599 01:34:08,837 --> 01:34:15,135 After his arrest, Komitas was deported to a prison camp deep in Anatolia. 600 01:34:16,345 --> 01:34:26,605 There he witnessed the murder and execution of his closest friends. 601 01:34:28,190 --> 01:34:31,110 The brightest minds of a nation 602 01:34:31,193 --> 01:34:35,322 all extinguished in a single blow. 603 01:34:36,657 --> 01:34:40,452 Komitas was spared by an influential patron of the arts. 604 01:34:41,453 --> 01:34:44,581 But Komitas was never the same. 605 01:34:46,125 --> 01:34:48,877 He disconnected from the world. 606 01:34:48,961 --> 01:34:51,588 Never uttered another word. 607 01:34:51,672 --> 01:34:56,051 Never wrote another piece of music. 608 01:34:57,553 --> 01:35:01,056 Sad, hopeless and broken, 609 01:35:01,140 --> 01:35:03,976 he would spend the remainder of his life 610 01:35:04,059 --> 01:35:06,061 in an insane asylum. 611 01:35:10,774 --> 01:35:13,235 You see, he wasn't mad 612 01:35:13,319 --> 01:35:15,404 but rather gentle, 613 01:35:15,487 --> 01:35:19,575 the kindest soul I'd ever known. 614 01:35:20,576 --> 01:35:25,164 He saw beauty and music in everything, 615 01:35:25,247 --> 01:35:30,711 and didn't understand how people could be so cruel. 616 01:35:32,129 --> 01:35:34,798 So he closed his heart, 617 01:35:34,882 --> 01:35:37,718 shut the world out, 618 01:35:37,801 --> 01:35:41,263 and robbed it of his genius. 619 01:35:42,264 --> 01:35:48,354 300.000 Armenians died during the Hamidian Massacres of 1894-1896. 620 01:35:49,772 --> 01:35:52,775 Eventually, Sultan Hamid was overthrown, and Talaat Pasha came to power. 621 01:35:52,858 --> 01:35:55,527 But the worst was yet to come… 622 01:35:55,611 --> 01:35:58,781 On April 24, 1915, Talaat Pasha ordered for the arrest and deportation 623 01:35:58,864 --> 01:36:02,618 of all Armenian intellectuals in Constantinople. Komitas was amongst them. 624 01:36:02,701 --> 01:36:07,081 All of these individuals were ultimately murdered. 625 01:36:08,082 --> 01:36:11,085 What started on April 24, 1915 continued on until 626 01:36:11,168 --> 01:36:16,757 the Ottoman government had systematically exterminated 1.5 million Armenians. 627 01:36:19,677 --> 01:36:22,680 Over the course of his lifetime, Komitas collected and preserved 628 01:36:22,763 --> 01:36:26,183 thousands of Armenian, Turkish, and Kurdish folk music. 629 01:36:26,266 --> 01:36:33,941 To this day, he is considered the founder and pioneer of ethnomusicology. 630 01:36:35,609 --> 01:36:43,367 FOR ALL THE VICTIMS OF GENOCIDE AROUND THE WORLD