Review of Ararat

As someone who has lived in Armenia for a few years, I was very interested in the film. It has a unique--if confusing--style. If you already know the history of the genocide or have personal Armenian connections, Ararat provides an interesting exploration of the genocide's impact on modern Armenian-American culture and politics. Such was the case for me. However, my hopes that Ararat would be a movie I could share with my friends who have not had the exposure to Armenian history and culture were disappointed. The multiple plot lines and lack of clear history is way too confusing to be of educational value to the uninitiated. I would recommend the movie to its seemingly intended audience: Armenian-Americans and people who know them and their history. I would not recommend the movie to people who want to learn about the genocide.