Ara Malikian: A Life Among Strings

The story of Ara Malikian, multifaceted violinist of Lebanese origin and Armenian roots. The film portrays his professional trajectory and personal story. Music saved his life when he escaped the war. He left Beirut when he was only 14 and ever since then, has lived a nomadic life, bringing his music to all the world.

She combines her facets as director and playwright. Stage director of Ara Malikian’s shows, as well as creator and producer of his music videos and campaigns. Her documentary piece “Ara Malikian al habla” was nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards. In 2016 she created her own production company Kokoro Films with which she has different advertising campaigns and personal projects. Her short film “Le Chat Doré” received several national and international awards such as the “ECU (European Independent Film Festival) for best European Comedy”. Al’Amar is her most personal and audacious work, in which she discusses immigration from the standpoint of an African woman who crosses the sea.In 2019 she will première her first feature length documentary “Ara Malikian: una vida entre las cuerdas”.

– Spanish Academy Awards 2020 – Goya Award Best Documentary (Spain)
– 34º Guadalajara International Film Festival 2019 (México)
– 22º Festival de Cine Español de Málaga 2019 (Spain)
– Amsterdam Spanish Film Festival 2019 (The Netherlands)
– Raindance Film Festival 2019