18 May: Verchin Ousoutsiche

The Verchin Ousoutsitch is a powerful story, based on the novel by Vardkes Petrosyan, written in 2008.  It takes place in Armenia. The story follows a disturbing incident that occurs just before the final exams at a school, (high school) which escalates and causes an unexpected uproar in the city. Vahan Mamyan, a new literature teacher, offers support to the students caught in a web of personal and family complexities.  Despite its setting, the themes of love, relationships, and personal growth are universal and will undoubtedly resonate with young audiences (high school and above) worldwide.