The Attempt

The Attempt

Jan. 1, 2020

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?

The Attempt

Jan. 1, 2020

The Attempt
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?
Producers Santa Monica College Film Program
Original title The Attempt
Directors Daniel Despart
Writers

Cast

Ara Woland

as Soghomon Tehlirian

Anne Bedian

as Mrs. Anne Torosyan

Paul Chepikian

as Talaat Pasha