After Dreaming
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Christine Haroutounian
Veronika Poghosyan
| After Dreaming | |
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 Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | Christine Haroutounian |
| Written by | Christine Haroutounian |
| Produced by | Brad Becker-Parton Christine Haroutounian |
| Starring | Davit Beybutyan Veronika Poghosyan |
| Cinematography | Evgeny Rodin |
| Edited by | Kiss Karamian |
Production companies | Mankazar Estudios Splendor Omnia Kinoket Productions Seaview Productions |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Countries | Armenia United States Mexico |
| Language | Armenian |
After Dreaming (Armenian: Երազելուց հետո) is a 2025 surrealist drama road movie written, co-produced and directed by Christine Haroutounian in her directorial debut.[1] It stars Davit Beybutyan and Veronika Poghosyan.[2] It follows an Armenian soldier who guides a young woman through a war-torn path, forging an unexpected relationship while keeping a secret from her.[3]
In post-war Armenia, a well digger is killed by villagers who mistake him for an enemy. They ask Atom, a gaunt soldier, to take Claudette for a road trip until the funeral is over. Along the way, the two forge a bond and discuss the state of the country.[4]
Cast
- Davit Beybutyan as Atom
- Veronika Poghosyan as Claudette
Release
The film had its world premiere on February 14, 2025, at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in the Forum section,[5] then screened on July 14, 2025, at the 22nd Yerevan International Film Festival,[6] and on July 21, 2025, at the 42nd Jerusalem Film Festival.[7]