Honor (1926)

Namus (Armenian: Նամուս, meaning "honor") is a 1925 silent film by Hamo Beknazarian, based on Alexander Shirvanzade's 1885 novel of the same name, which denounces the despotic rites and customs of Caucasian families. It is widely recognized as the first Armenian feature film.

Released: Apr 13, 1926

Runtime: 82 minutes

Genre: History, Drama

Stars: Hovhannes Abelian, Olga Maysurian, Hrachia Nersisyan, Avet Avetisian, Nina Manucharian, Samvel Mkhrtchian

Crew: Hamo Bek-Nazaryan (Director), Alexander Shirvanzade (Novel), Alexander Shirvanzade (Writer), Anahit Simonian (Music), Sergei Zabozlayev (Cinematography), Valerian Sidamon-Eristavi (Art Direction)