The last tightrope dancer in armenia (2009)

The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia tells the story of Zhora, 78 years old, and Knyaz, 77 years old, who were once the most celebrated tightrope dancers in Armenia. Today they are the only surviving masters who can keep the ancient art of tightrope dancing alive. They’ve been rivals their entire lives, but are now united by the same hope: that the last remaining tightrope student will carry on their lives’ work. Hovsep, a 17-year-old orphan and Zhora’s adopted son, must decide whether to continue dancing in a society that has abandoned the art. Now, with Zhora’s death, this choice only becomes more difficult…