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Council commemorates Armenian genocide anniversary, honors actors from Oscar-winning film
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Summary
Councilmember Nazarian led a commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, read names of detainees in Artsakh, and introduced actors from the film honored by the Academy; the council framed the day as remembrance and resilience.
Councilmember Nazarian presented a remembrance on the 110th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, read aloud a list of detained individuals from Artsakh and recognized Armenian contributions to film and culture in Los Angeles.
Why it matters: The presentation combined historical remembrance with contemporary human-rights concerns, including a list of people reported as detained in Azerbaijan, and acknowledged the role of Armenian Americans in the city’s cultural life.
What council heard: Nazarian read a list of 24 names of individuals he said were detained in Azerbaijan; he emphasized the need for international attention and moral clarity. He connected the historical genocide to contemporary events in Artsakh and urged councilmembers to speak out. The presentation included remarks by actors associated with the Academy Award–recognized film Anora: Garin Karagulian and Vaca Tomassian spoke briefly about the honor of representing Armenian stories on a major stage.
Council response: Multiple councilmembers — including Sóto-Martínez, Ramirez, Blumenfield, Lee and Padilla — offered remarks praising Nazarian’s presentation and stressing resilience and remembrance. The segment was a ceremonial presentation; no formal legislative action was taken.
Background and local ties: Nazarian noted historical Armenian contributions to Los Angeles, including to the film industry, and invited members of the community to reflect on resilience and cultural achievement.
Next steps: The presentation closed with council recognition and an invitation to future community events and observances.
