Variety is exclusively unveiling a new clip from “ Lullaby for the Mountains ,” the debut feature from Armenian filmmaker Hayk Matevosyan that is making its Asian premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India ( IFFI ), where it serves as the sole Armenian selection.
The contemplative work, executive produced by Hungarian auteur Béla Tarr, world premiered at Sheffield DocFest 2025 in the International First Feature Competition.
The film unfolds across 15 dreamlike chapters chronicling a spectral journey through Armenia’s rugged highlands. Shot entirely on location in Armenia, the wordless narrative follows an unnamed figure traversing ancient monasteries, mountain landscapes and underground chambers, blurring boundaries between reality and dreams.
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