A film about Komitas that tells the story of this amazing man, his life then tragedy suffered during the Armenian Genocide. The film could not have come at a better time. Recently a push by Armenia's president, of protocols with Turkey for open borders at the cost to Armenia, has led to protests all over the world. What is the real value of this cost? Have a look at the life of Komitas; a peaceful, loving, and intelligent man with prolific musical ability that witnessed mass killings and was himself tortured to the point that left him destined to a mental institution in France.
David Deranian's goal is to produce a feature film about Komitas, entitled Red Harvest; to let the world see and learn about Komitas, his beautiful life and his tragedy, that the gifted and innocent are not spared attrocities. The film is also intended as a reminder to not forget the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923 and the ensuing consequences of that genocide that haunt the world today. To get this important message out as soon as possible with the greatest of impact given current events, the company producing the film, Salient Clear, is seeking monetary contributions and investments to raise the additional funds necessary for production of the film.
This is also to remind Turkey and the rest of the world of the Armenian Genocide which took place in Turkey's recent history and made it the country that it is today...
