French film expert on Armenian animation and wine
“I cannot see any reason hindering cooperation with Armenian animators,” Jean-Paul Commin, member of the jury of the 8th ReAnimania International Animation & Comics Art Festival of Yerevan, French film expert, told “A1+”. Today he has held a master class for Armenian movie stars. Commin is in Armenia for the first time. He says that it is early to form any impression about Armenia and Armenian films. Instead, he has managed to notice that we have very good wine, which is very important to every Frenchman. The way he was met here allows him to think that his opinion will be positive. “I have known about ‘ReAnimation’ long ago, and I am very impressed with organizational activities, as I know how difficult it is to organize preview of the films, which haven’t been screened even in their countries. I think that in the countries like Armenia, where animation isn’t that much developed, the organization of such festivals is very important. It is the first way for Armenia for further cooperation with foreign producers.” In reply to our question, whether he can see that potential, the film expert answered, “We are used to working with the people from around the world, creating films, and I cannot see any reason, which will hinder Armenian specialists to become a member of that animation family. I hope that after the festival I will be able to answer your question more clearly,” he said. Jean-Paul Commin can hardly visit any sightseeing out of Yerevan, but he promised to visit the important museums of the capital, especially the Museum-Institute of the Armenian Genocide.
