After Dreaming (Armenian: Երազելուց հետո) is a 2025 surrealist drama road movie written, co-produced and directed by Christine Haroutounian in her directorial debut.[1] It stars Davit Beybutyan and Veronika Poghosyan.[2] It follows an Armenian soldier who guides a young woman through a war-torn path, forging an unexpected relationship while keeping a secret from her.[3]
| After Dreaming | |
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 Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | Christine Haroutounian |
| Written by | Christine Haroutounian |
| Produced by | Brad Becker-Parton Christine Haroutounian |
| Starring | Davit Beybutyan Veronika Poghosyan |
| Cinematography | Evgeny Rodin |
| Edited by | Kiss Karamian |
Production companies | Mankazar Estudios Splendor Omnia Kinoket Productions Seaview Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Countries | Armenia United States Mexico |
| Language | Armenian |
Synopsis
editIn post-war Armenia, a well digger is killed by villagers who mistake him for an enemy. They ask Atom, a gaunt soldier, to take Claudette for a road trip until the funeral is over. Along the way, the two forge a bond and discuss the state of the country.[4]
Cast
edit- Davit Beybutyan as Atom
- Veronika Poghosyan as Claudette
Release
editThe film had its world premiere on February 14, 2025, at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in the Forum section,[5] then screened on July 14, 2025, at the 22nd Yerevan International Film Festival,[6] and on July 21, 2025, at the 42nd Jerusalem Film Festival.[7]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75th Berlin International Film Festival | FIPRESCI Prize - Forum | After Dreaming | Nominated | [8][9] |
| 22nd Yerevan International Film Festival | Golden Apricot | Nominated | [10][11] |
References
edit- ↑ Adlakha, Siddhant (February 14, 2025). "'After Dreaming' Review: A Hypnotic Portrait of an Armenian Existence Defined by War". Variety. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ↑ Delgado, Mónica. "BERLINALE 2025: AFTER DREAMING DE CHRISTINE HAROUTOUNIAN". Desistfilm. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ↑ "After Dreaming". Jerusalem Film Festival. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ↑ "After Dreaming - Forum 2025". Berlinale. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ↑ Karapoghosyan, Sona. "Հայկական պատմությունները և բեռլինյան էկրանները". ԵՐԵՎԱՆ քաղաքի ամսագիր.
- ↑ "After Dreaming". Yerevan International Film Festival. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Festival Calendar". Jerusalem Film Festival. Archived from the original on August 23, 2025. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ↑ "| Berlinale | News & Topics | Berlinale Topics". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ↑ Roxborough, Scott (February 22, 2025). "Berlin: Fipresci International Film Critic Award Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ↑ "Ոսկե ծիրան 2025․ 10 կարևոր ֆիլմ". ԵՐԵՎԱՆ քաղաքի ամսագիր.
- ↑ "The 22nd Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival has reached its conclusion". Yerevan International Film Festival. Retrieved August 23, 2025.