The Priestess

This article is about the 2007 film. For a woman having the authority or power to administer religious rites, see priest and female priest. For other topics, see priestess (disambiguation).

The Priestess (Armenian: Քրմուհին, Qrmuhin) is an Armenian film directed by Vigen Chaldranyan and renowned Armenian screenwriter Anahit Aghasaryan. It draws inspiration from "an anonymous woman" recorded in the mysterious Fourth Century manuscript 'The History" by Armenian historian Agathangelos.

The Priestess
Directed by	Vigen Chaldranyan
Written by	Anahit Aghasaryan
Produced by	Mel Metcalfe Sahak Ekshian Vigen Chaldranian
Starring	Rouzan Vit Mesropyan
Music by	Ara Gevorkian Nathan Lanier
Release date	2007 (2007)
Running time	109 minutes
Country	Armenia
Language	Armenian (English subtitles)

Plot

The film is set in Armenia, in present-day Yerevan, with scenes to the ancient past, circa 301 AD, a time when pagan gods and priestesses ruled the nation.

Production

Cinematic framing of the Armenian countryside nestled in front of a biblically famous Mount Ararat backdrop, creates a spectacular canvas to unfold this thought-provoking account, with memorable performances by Mesropyan and Chaldranian. The film is in Armenian accompanied by English subtitles, runs 109 minutes in length, with original music composed by Ara Gevorgyan and Nathan Lanier.

External links

• The Priestess
• Armenian Movie "Priestess" To Premier In Los Angeles