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Auction of Souls

1919 · 90 min · Drama

This early Hollywood film dramatized the true ordeal of Aurora Mardiganian, a survivor of the Armenian genocide who played herself on screen. Based on her memoir, it is regarded as one of the first films to depict the atrocities.

Why it’s here

A major American silent-era testimony dramatizing Aurora Mardiganian's Armenian genocide experience.

Runtime
90 min
Genre
Drama · Romance · War
Mood
tense · romantic · thoughtful
Entry
some context
Best for
shorter watch · film history

Content notes: war or political violence Non-exhaustive

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