5 h. ago There Was, There Was Not review – how four women’s dreams are destroyed by the shock of war

Emily Mkrtichian’s feature debut was shot in the now defunct republic of Artsakh, a tender, intimate meditation on the impermanence of lifeWith a title taken from the traditional opening phrase of Armenian fairytales, Emily Mkrtichian’s feature debut hints at the impermanence of life itself. Shot in the now defunct republic of Artsakh, the film follows four extraordinary women who find their hopes and ambitions cruelly derailed by war. The breakaway state was formed in 1991, after decades of political discrimination under the Soviet Union and military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. For the predominantly Armenian population here, their peace has always been under threat.The personal journeys of Mkrtichian’s subjects feel even more remarkable in the face of these uncertainties. A judo champion, Sose aspires to represent her country at the Olympics; Siranush campaigns to be on the city council; and Gayane runs a support group for women. For those living in Artsakh, memories o...

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42 h. ago Sadiq Khan calls on Reeves to bring ‘authentic’ Labour budget that boosts green investment

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4 d. ago Rugby clubhouse will be turned into a mosque despite objection that there are already a 'large number' in city 'relative to the Muslim population'

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A London reporter wanted to interview former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio. Wine importer Bill DeBlasio answered.  CBS News

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Darren Clayton took to Instagram to voice his anger over the attack, slamming London's authorities and Mayor Sadiq Khan , and urging them to take a 'long hard look at themselves.'

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5 d. ago Kirsty Gallacher's boyfriend leads outpouring of support for the TV star: Partner condemns Sadiq Khan after she was 'kicked like a football' during mugging in lawless London

Darren Clayton took to Instagram to voice his anger over the attack, slamming London's authorities and Mayor Sadiq Khan , and urging them to take a 'long hard look at themselves.'

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