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Yervant Gianikian

Yervant Gianikian

Director · born 1 January 1942 · Merano, Italy

Yervant Gianikian is an Italian director and artist renowned for his experimental and independent films. He studied architecture in Venice before dedicating himself to cinema in the mid-1970s, collaborating with Angela Ricci Lucchi. Together, they produced influential works such as From the Pole to the Equator (1987), Oh! Man (2004), and Babaric Land (2013). Their films have been showcased at prestigious international festivals and museums, reflecting a deep engagement with history and memory.

Where to start: Angela's Diaries. Two Filmmakers. Chapter Three (2025).

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