The Priestess (2007)

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Country: Armenia
Genres: Mystery
Release:
Director: Vigen Chaldranyan
Writers: N/A
Language: Armenian
Stars: Hovhannes Babakhanyan , Karen Dzhanibekyan , Armen Elbakyan , Ruzan Mesropyan
Runtime: 109 min
Awards: N/A
AKA: Zhritsa (Russian Federation) , The Priestess (United Kingdom) , The Priestess , Qrmuhin (Armenia) , Жрица (Russian Federation)
Plot: In 301 A.D. Gregory the Illuminator healed the one-time Pagan King Tiridates the Great and christened the Armenian people, thus making Armenia the first Christian nation in the world. This is the story about a woman who changed the faith of her nation forever. ArmenFilm Studios and Symphony Studios proudly presents "The Priestess," the first Armenian American co-production, conceived by internationally acclaimed Armenian director, Vigen Chaldranian. This epic masterpiece filmed on 35mm in Armenia stars Rouzan Vit Mesropyan (of "Vodka Lemon") and Chaldranian amongst a 100 plus Armenian cast of actors and extras. "The Priestess," written by Chaldranian and Anahit Aghasarian draws inspiration from "an anonymous woman" mentioned once in the mysterious Fourth Century manuscript 'The History Armenian" by historian Agatangeghos. This anonymous, yet crucial woman, becomes the keystone to Armenia's history as the first nation to accept Christianity. In 301 A.D. Gregory the Illuminator healed the one-time Pagan King Tiridates the Great and christened the Armenian people, thus making Armenia the first Christian nation in the world. One woman's destiny will change a nation forever. After a near fatal accident in present day Armenia, a woman suffering with amnesia begins to remember a life that occurred many centuries ago. The childhood spent in an enchanted solitude. The father she adores. The husband she worships. The son she would sacrifice everything for...
IMDB:tt1550653