Lévon Minasian

Born in Armenia, Levon Minasian started his theatre studies at the Institute of Fine Arts and Theatre in Yerevan (Armenia). He studied film at the University of Paris-8 (France) and received his Master’s Diploma with the congratulations of the jury.

He is an awarded scriptwriter, also has worked on theatrical performances and has directed award-winning short films, produced mainly by French production companies.

Yakov’s Ark

Cross Channel Film Lab 2015

 Produced by Kathy Speirs

 Yakov is a Soviet Jew. He was refused to leave USSR. Along with some other Refuseniks, Yakov hijacks an airliner in an attempt to escape the Communist hell.