Underplayed Gems

Namus (1925)

Namus poster
Original title
Նամուս
Directed by
Hamo Beknazarian
Genre
drama film, silent film
Country
Soviet Union
Runtime
1h 02m
Rating
4.5 of 10 from 11 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A young couple in 19th century Armenia face harsh traditions as their families' honor code threatens their love. The film follows the tragic consequences when social customs clash with personal desires.

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What happens

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. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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