Miramax/Serendipity Point Films/Alliance Atlantis/ 375 Greewich St., New York, NY 10013. United States. Shooting in Toronto, Alberta.
Cast: Bruce Greenwood, Charles Aznavour, Eric Bogosian, Brent Carver, Marie-Josée Croze, Arsinée Khanjian, Elias Koteas, Davis Alpay, Christopher Plummer
Producers: Robert Lantos, Atom Egoyan
Director: Atom Egoyan
Screenplay: Atom Egoyan
U.S. Distributor: Miramax; International Distributor: Alliance Atlantis

(indieWIRE/06.01.01) -- Miramax has announced its acquisition of the US rights to Atom Egoyan's new film, "Ararat." The film, which went into production ten days ago in Canada, stars Charles Aznavour ("Shoot the Piano Player"), Eric Bogosian ("Talk Radio"), Brent Carver ("The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"), Marie-Josée Croze ("Maelstrom"), Bruce Greenwood ("The Sweet Hereafter"), Arsinée Khanjian ("Felicia's Journey"), Elias Koteas ("The Thin Red Line"), and Christopher Plummer ("The Insider").

Set amidst the prodcution of an epic movie about the 1915 Armenian Genocide, the Egoyan's film is described in a prepared statement as, "A contemporary story that weaves between history in the making and the effects of history on modern culture. With his recognized style of shifting seamlessly through time, (it) explores the quest for personal, sexual and cultural identity through the intimate moments shared by lovers, strangers and families." [Eugene Hernandez]

Toronto Sun
Calgary cast call for Egoyan's 'Ararat'
Casting about for film extras
June 8, 2001
By The Sun Staff

Local aspiring actors and actresses wanting to see themselves on the big screen may get their lucky break this weekend. The producers behind the new Atom Egoyan (Exotica, The Sweet Hereafter) film Ararat have put out a casting call for paid extras to appear in the Canadian writer-director's epic about the Armenian genocide of 1915. Particularly wanted for the shoot are men, women, teens and children of all ages of Armenian descent or similar looks, and men -- some with facial hair -- and women who have a rugged, weathered look.

Those who are interested should show up this Sunday at The Black Bull room in The Days Inn (1818 16th Ave. N.W.), between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

If you require further information or can't make the call this weekend but think you're perfect for the part, you can contact Classic Casting by mailing a photo and short bio to: P.O. Box 345, Suite 300, 8120 BeddingtonBlvd. N.W., Calgary, T3K 2A8.

The movie, which stars Christopher Plummer and Bruce Greenwood, will be filming in and around the Drumheller area -- with transportation to and from the set provided -- the latter part of July.

JAM! MOVIES 6/8/01


Behind-the Scenes on Ararat

Photos of composite set		2002
Note from a Co-Star		2001