CLEAN : The Promise by Terry George premieres in Toronto

The video discusses the role of cinema in portraying historical events, focusing on the Armenian nation's history. It highlights the importance of understanding these events beyond mere facts, exploring the motivations and consequences. The discussion includes the actors' experiences in bringing these stories to life and the cultural elements embedded in the characters. The aim is to create a beautiful film that allows audiences to form their own opinions, emphasizing the artistic and political aspects involved.

What is the primary purpose of using cinema to depict historical events?

• To entertain the audience

• To provide a deeper understanding of events

• To create fictional stories

• To promote political agendas

What is the established historical fact about the Armenian Genocide?

• It never happened

• It was a planned attempt to wipe out the Armenian nation

• It was a natural disaster

• It was a spontaneous event

Why is it important to move beyond the question of whether the Armenian Genocide happened?

• To rewrite history

• To blame one side

• To focus on the reasons behind it and reconciliation

• To ignore it completely

What draws actors to participate in films about historical events?

• The opportunity to travel

• The high salary

• The chance to become famous

• The opportunity to experience a fraction of the historical events

What is the intention behind creating characters with Armenian essence in the film?

• To make the film more political

• To allow audiences to form their own opinions

• To focus solely on fictional elements

• To confuse the audience