Synopsis : A cinematic journey through the rugged Armenian highlands, Lullaby for the Mountains is a testament to lives lived, lives lost, and a landscape that has stood the test of time. Over 15 vignettes, the film traverses the inner realms of ancient monasteries and mountains, plunging through fire, gravestone and darkness into mysterious depths untold. In the echoey hollows of this surreal time-space, the line between reality and dreams is far from fixed.
Festival History : Sheffield Docfest 2025
Director :
Hayk Matevosyan
Producer :
Hayk Matevosyan, Luiza Yeranosyan
DOP :
Hayk Matevosyan
Editor :
Hayk Matevosyan
Cast :
Ashot Matevosyan, Bella Ghochikyan, Hayk Mosinyan
Hayk’s debut feature film, “Lullaby For The Mountains,” had its world premiere at 2025 Sheffield DocFest as an official selection in the International First Feature Competition. Shot entirely on location in Armenia and executive produced by Béla Tarr. Hayks work has been screened at numerous international film festivals, including the Locarno Film Festival, Slamdance DIG, LA Film Festival, Atlanta Film Festival, AGBU Film at Lincoln Center, and the Werner Herzog Foundation. Hayk holds a BA degree in directing from UCLA and is an alumnus of Berlinale Talents, Sarajevo Talents, IFFR Sessions, the BFC Workshop in Peruvian Amazonia (mentored by Werner Herzog), and the Locarno Spring Academy (mentored by Béla Tarr). Born and raised in Armenia, Hayk currently resides in Los Angeles.