Jivan Avetisyan’s ‘Gate to Heaven’ about 2016 four-day war streams on Australian SBS

Australian SBS Network secured exclusive rights to bring the war drama ‘Gate to Heaven’ directed by Jivan Avetisyan to Australian audiences this month, reports filmdaily. co.

Starring Richard Sammel and Tatiana Spivakova, the film is set against the backdrop of the 2016 four-day war in Artsakh.

What makes this release even more special for Australian audiences is the involvement of Australian consulting producer James Pratt, whose expertise and experience have added a unique dimension to the film.

‘Gate to Heaven’ is a captivating story of love, redemption, and the lasting impact of war on individuals. Robert Sternvall (Richard Sammel) is a German journalist who returns to the conflict-ridden region to cover the ongoing armed conflict. His path crosses with a young opera singer, Sophia Marti (Tatiana Spivakova). Their chance encounter leads to a passionate and intense romance that serves as the emotional core of the film.

“‘Gate to Heaven’ tells the truth about God’s mighty power and how each and every one of us is led to our unique doors. And once that very door opens, we become tolerant or evil, kind or brutal, a liar, a thief or else the ones that let in the truth with all its colors. I wanted to take the path of reflecting the truths of life via art through ‘Gate to Heaven’. It’s a path of peace, bliss and regaining of honesty. It leads to eternity. I attempt to touch upon the most important components of life—love, honesty, art, fight with the internal EGO, sin, faith, and eventually the humankind whose sins or pious deeds lead to the unknown circles of hell or heaven,” director Jivan Avetisyan noted.