Director
Peter Rosen

Director of Photography
Yan Vizinberg

Editor
Aaron Khun
-> Available on DVD

“A sober, intelligent film.”
- The New York Times

“As enthralling as it is informative.”
- The Los Angeles Times

“Much like rhythm and melody complement each other in a fine composition, artistry and history come together in this splendid documentary about the great Armenian composer.”
- ReelTalk
KHACHATURIAN
“Khachaturian” is a grand tribute to the great Armenian composer and a daring, yet moving study of his complex life under Stalin’s tyranny. Directed by Peter Rosen and shot by Persona’s Yan Vizinberg, this documentary examines the life of a composer creating in the darkness of a tragic era.
Composers Dmitry Prokofiev, Sergei Shostakovich and Aram Khachaturian
A Winner of the Best Documentary Award at the Hollywood Film Festival, “Khachaturian” features interviews with such world-famous musicians as Mstislav Rostropovich, Vladimir Vasiliev and Konstantin Orbelyan, as well Khachaturian’s family members.
A Soviet postal stamp commemorating Aram Khachaturian. 4 kopecks
The production of “Khachaturian” took place in Russia, Armenia and the US. The film includes never-before-seen archival material from the Russian film archives and private collections.
Aram Khachaturian visiting Charlie Chaplin
Produced by Peter Rosen Productions, “Khachaturian” is available on DVD through Video Artists International.