David Safarian
DirectingAbout David Safarian
David Safarian was born in Yerevan in 1952. He graduated from Fine Arts and Drama Academy in Yerevan in 1975. From 1972 to 1978 worked as an actor at the State TV Theatre in Yerevan, and as an assistant director and director at Armenian Documentary Film Studio. He graduated from Film Academy - VGIK in Moscow in 1983. Since then he is a director at "Armenfilm" Studios. In 1991 Safarian had Special Screenings of his films in Cinematheque Francaise in Paris. Since 1991 he is a member of the General Assembly of Cinematheque Francaise. From 1995 to 2001 he shot series of short documentaries about Armenian Culture and History on German TV (ORB/RBB). In 1996 he had a retrospective of films in Cinematheque Francaise at the 60th Anniversary of the Cinematheque in Paris and in 1999 One-Week Screenings of Selected Films in Berlin. In 2001 and 2002 he was a Guest-Professor at the Film and TV Department in the University of Kassel, Germany, and from 2003 to 2007 he worked as a professor co-heading the Film and TV Department at the same University. In 2002 David Safarian founded "Studio DS" - Film Production and Art Development Fund.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Safarian reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of David Safarian's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Safarian remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in VGIK: Teachers and Students Talk About the Profession, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best David Safarian Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Safarian's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Safarian.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | VGIK: Teachers and Students Talk About the Profession | - | Flop | Similar → |
David Safarian - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Safarian?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Safarian is "VGIK: Teachers and Students Talk About the Profession" with a rating of 0.0/10.
How many movies has David Safarian acted in?
David Safarian has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.