Armen Ronov: the film "Anton Chekhov" to present Armenia abroad

PanARMENIAN.Net - "The feature film " Anton Chekhov " should become a film which will represent Armenia abroad: in Russia, Europe, and may be in America," the film director Armen Ronov told a press conference on April 1.

According to him, representatives of 4 countries Armenia, Russia, France and Ukraine work on the film.

"We have been working on the project half a year. This subject is very interesting for both Armenia and Russia, Europe and the world," Vladimir Msryan, People's Artist of Armenia, who plays the role of Anton Chekhov said. He said the original script of the film tells the life story of the Russian classics.

Armen Ronov also stressed that apart from cultural values, the film can also be a cash and profits for Armenia, as well as above it will work producers from four countries.

The shooting of "Anton Chekhov" will begin in September and October 2010 and will last about a year, post-production will take another year, and then the audience will see the final result.

"We expect support from the governments of Armenia, Russia, France, patrons, cinema and other companies,”Armen Ronov said.