The Attempt

Narrative Short - SMC Thesis Project

2018

Set in 1921 post-World War I Berlin and based on a true story, “The Attempt” follows Soghomon Tehlirian, a young man who is given the mission to assassinate the chief orchestrator of the Armenian genocide. During the attempt, Soghomon realizes that killing another man is not easy and contemplates starting a new life with the woman he loves. Can Soghomon reconcile morality with preserving the historical memory of his people?

Director: Daniel Despart

Producer: Michael Lazovsky & Olivia Shapiro

Directors of Photography: Karl Cannone & Vishal Solanki

Camera Operators: Sean Thomson & Sammie Villanueva

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