“A Winter’s Song”: Armenia’s first Christmas rom-com

In this episode of the CivilNet podcast, we mark the premiere of A Winter’s Song, Armenia’s first Christmas rom-com. Angela Asatrian, the film’s writer, director, and lead producer, as well as lead actress Krista Marina share the inspiration behind the project, why the diaspora–homeland connection is central to the story, and how Armenia’s locations and culture shaped the film’s identity. In addition, they outline the movie’s wider goal of encouraging tourism to Armenia, which comes complete with a companion travel guide.