Zhirayr Papazian: Armenian Diaspora lost to culture July 27, 2011 - 15:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Well-known French director and actor of Armenian origin Zhirayr Papazian believes Armenian culture is lost to Diaspora, which only cares about Genocide-related issues. “When asked about cultural events hosted by French Diaspora, the only ones I can name are scientific conferences on Genocide,” the director said. As he noted, Diaspora audience takes more interest in pulp performances rather than serious national productions. “Currently, charity organizations refuse to provide financing, citing means spent in Armenia. Diaspora schools, clubs, newspapers get closed down. I believe, capitalist mentality is to blame for it, with income becoming the only thing of value,” Papazian said. Zhirayr Papazian has been living and working in France for over 20 years. The staging of the Anush and Arshak II operas, as well as Ararat Station performance are among his theatrical achievements. Top stories Paris Center Pompidou Musée National d’Art Moderne will host the screening of Sergei Parajanov’s "Triptych" on December 15. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | Russia clarifying reports on Baku’s alleged arms supply to Ukraine Russia says is carefully working to verify reports about alleged arms supplies from Azerbaijan to Ukraine Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. CSTO: Armenia has not participated in secretariat’s work recently Recently Armenia has not participated in the work of the secretariat of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov said. Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. |