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Armenian Seniors Shine in Shakespeare-Themed Documentary Premiere

11/15/2025

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In Armenia, residents of a Soviet-era retirement home rehearse an original play 'Shakespeare’s Sins' about Shakespeare’s fates.
Outliving Shakespeare, directed by Inna Sahakyan and Ruben Ghazaryan, follows the residents from casting to premiere.
It explores aging, loneliness, and the desire for acknowledgment.
The film premieres at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), highlighting residents' transformation.
The first trailer for Outliving Shakespeare was released exclusively by The Hollywood Reporter (THR).

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Story summary

In Armenia, residents of a Soviet-era retirement home rehearse an original play 'Shakespeare’s Sins' about Shakespeare’s fates.
Outliving Shakespeare, directed by Inna Sahakyan and Ruben Ghazaryan, follows the residents from casting to premiere.
It explores aging, loneliness, and the desire for acknowledgment.
The film premieres at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), highlighting residents' transformation.
The first trailer for Outliving Shakespeare was released exclusively by The Hollywood Reporter (THR).