Edmond Keosayan
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters".Template:Wikidata image Edmond Gareginovich Keosayan (Template:Langx; Template:Langx; 9 October 1936 – 21 April 1994) was an Armenian Soviet film director and musician.
- 1952-54 — worked in Yerevan watch factory. 1954-56 — studied in Plekhanov Moscow Institute of Economy.
- 1956-58 — studied in Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, worked as a compere.
- 1964 — graduated from the Directing Department of VGIK (Efim Dzigan's master class).
- Since 1964 — director at Mosfilm Studio. Occasionally worked at Armenfilm Studio.
He was also a compere of the Soviet State Variety Orchestra. His films are mainly in the Armenian and Russian languages.
He died on 21 April 1994 and was buried in the Kuntsevo Cemetery.
Filmography
- 1964: Why Are You Quiet Maxim?
- 1965: The Cook
- 1966: The Elusive Avengers
- 1968: The New Adventures of the Elusive Avengers
- 1971: The Crown of the Russian Empire or Once again the Elusive Avengers
- 1973: Tghamardik (The Men)
- 1975: The Canyon of Deserted Tales
- 1975: When September Comes
- 1978: Huso Astgh
- 1980: Legend of the Clown
- 1982: The Oriole Is Crying Somewhere
- 1988: The Ascent
The Men is commemorated by a statue in Yerevan.[1]
Edmond Keosayan Award
Edmond Keosayan Award for Excellence in Cardiology has been awarded since 2001 to outstanding young investigators who made high quality scientific research in either clinical or fundamental cardiology, during Young Medics International Conference, organized biannually in Yerevan by Armenian Medical Association. The winner for each category receives $2,000 from the Edmond Keosayan Foundation. The award was first awarded in 2008 during 4th YMIC, the money being shared between two candidates. The award was established by his son, film director and propagandist Tigran Keosayan, as an expression of respect for lifelong friendship between Edmond Keosayan and Parounak Zelveian, his cardiologist and now the president of Armenian Medical Association.
References
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External links
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