Aurora's Sunrise

Aurora's Sunrise tells the incredible story of Aurora Mardiganian, a survivor of the Armenian genocide who became a star of Hollywood's silent film era. Born into a large family in Eastern Anatolia, Aurora's life took a tragic turn when her father was killed and her family was forced onto death marches. She was eventually sold into a Turkish harem, but managed to escape and make her way to New York. There, her story became a media sensation, and she was cast in a film about the Armenian Genocide, becoming an unlikely heroine and a symbol of hope for a people who had suffered unimaginable tragedy. Through stunning animation, rare archival footage, and interviews with Aurora herself, this documentary brings to life a forgotten chapter in history and shines a light on the indomitable spirit of those who survived it.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Aurora's Sunrise include The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, Headspace: Unwind Your Mind, Strange Occurrences: Bukit Bulabu.