Robert Sahakyants

He's been called a 'wonderful troublemaker', 'comet man' and 'the last hippy of the pink city'. Robert Sahakyants was a renowned Soviet and Armenian animator. He was a director, writer and artist who created animated films. Robert Sahakyants used his work to express his particular view of the world around him. His animated films feature constant movement, whirls of colour and myriad wonderful characters inspired by Armenia. Robert Sahakyants was a true patriot to his motherland. The love for his people drove Robert Sahakyants to openly criticise everything and everyone he disagreed with. He boldly spoke his mind about anything he found troubling, from political events to ugly sculptures in nearby houses. The film features recollections from Robert Sahakyants's friends and family.

A large pink bunny has adventures and many drinks at the tavern in between.

A large pink bunny has adventures and many drinks at the tavern in between.

A large pink bunny has adventures and many drinks at the tavern in between.

Animation from Robert Sahakyants 2000

Wordless animated fim from Robert Sahakyants

Wordless animated fim from Robert Sahakyants

Animated short about presidential elections of 1991 and its consequences in the Armenian people’s life under the rule of Pan-Armenian National Movement. Based on a song by Armenian poet and songwriter Ruben Hakhverdyan.

The Norfins are in for a delightful surprise when a charming alien with magical powers drops in for a visit.

The magical trolls are in for a night full of ghosts and goblins as they enter the "Castle of Doom" on Halloween night.

Mistaken identity, unrequited love, and the supernatural are combined in Shakespeare's classic set in the woods of Greece on a moonlit night.

Animated film from Robert Sahakyants. Political satire on the last years of Soviet Russian rule over Armenia. It makes fun of several well known Soviet leaders. Based on a popular Russian song from the 1930's

Animated film from Robert Sahakyants. Political satire on the last years of Soviet Russian rule over Armenia. It makes fun of several well known Soviet leaders. Based on a popular Russian song from the 1930's

Every time a Soviet apparatchik presses a button, something explodes.

Every time a Soviet apparatchik presses a button, something explodes.

Anti-nuclear cartoon about a soldier at a nuclear test site. Among other things, the mutating effect of radiation is shown in a bizarre form.

Anti-nuclear cartoon about a soldier at a nuclear test site. Among other things, the mutating effect of radiation is shown in a bizarre form.

Anti-nuclear cartoon about a soldier at a nuclear test site. Among other things, the mutating effect of radiation is shown in a bizarre form.

A Soviet Armenian animation from the glasnost era about cosmonauts invading a serene planet where they pay a price for their cruel actions.

A Soviet Armenian animation from the glasnost era about cosmonauts invading a serene planet where they pay a price for their cruel actions.

A Soviet Armenian animation from the glasnost era about cosmonauts invading a serene planet where they pay a price for their cruel actions.

A king believes the peasants are hoarding all the good food.

A king believes the peasants are hoarding all the good food.

Musical fantasy based on Armenian fairy tales.

Musical fantasy based on Armenian fairy tales.

Created in 1983, the animated movie uses the plot of Ovanes Tumanyan's tale "Talking fish".

Created in 1983, the animated movie uses the plot of Ovanes Tumanyan's tale "Talking fish".

Created in 1983, the animated movie uses the plot of Ovanes Tumanyan's tale "Talking fish".

Based on a tall tale, The Liar Hunter by Hovhannes Tumanyan.

Based on a tall tale, The Liar Hunter by Hovhannes Tumanyan.

The idler Nazar, who only used to count flies that he had killed, suddenly appears on the throne as a result of the ignorance of people and the guile of the priest.

A short film based on the story by Hovhannes Tumanyan.