Aurora's Sunrise
Periscoop Film | Release Date: August 11, 2023 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
79
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
0
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
88
RogerEbert.comBrian TallericoAug 11, 2023
Aurora Mardiganian’s story is a moving tale of heroism that Hollywood once thought harrowing enough to make into a truly disturbing feature film. Now it’s been resurrected, over a hundred years later, to be told again. It's a reminder that film doesn't just record history, it can transport us through it. Read full review
80
The GuardianLeslie FelperinNov 20, 2023
Perhaps the most remarkable moment comes at the end when the elderly Aurora reflects that she doesn’t want revenge, she just wants those connected to the genocide to be made accountable for it: “sat in the chair” of justice. Read full review
80
Film ThreatBradley GibsonAug 24, 2023
The animation is beautifully done, with striking color and simplicity. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayAug 18, 2023
What sets this film apart from other docu-memoirs is the way Sahakyan articulates how being the spokesperson for an atrocity can foster dissociation. Read full review
80
The New York TimesTeo BugbeeAug 14, 2023
The film’s coherence is a reflection of both the skill of the filmmaker, and the heroic efforts of Aurora herself to ensure that her view of history would not be forgotten. Read full review
70
Screen DailyWendy IdeJul 27, 2023
Aurora’s Sunrise is notable not so much for its use of animation, which is effective but not especially creative or technically groundbreaking, but for the dramatic sweep of Aurora’s incredible tale. Read full review
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