Sahakyan, My Family: Samatya Sahakyan Choir 2021

Directed by Erdil Onur Kocatürk · Documentary · 54 min

The Samatya Sahakyan Choir was founded in 1703 and is the oldest church choir in Turkey. This documentary follows the choir's preparation for their 2020 New Year's concert step by step starting from their first rehearsals. Along the way, the creative history and social role of what is a vital part of Armenian identity and culture is explored through the stories of the choir’s members and their ancestors.