“Blue Jasmine” is a late-period Woody Allen masterpiece, no less significant than his celebrated works like Match Point or Midnight in Paris.

While the director is widely known for his intellectual comedies and romantic dramas, Blue Jasmine leans more toward tragicomedy and psychological drama. Allen’s signature irony is woven into a piercing study of a woman’s inner world — in a way that echoes the spirit of Pedro Almodóvar.

Cate Blanchett delivers one of the strongest performances of her career (and a well-deserved Oscar win) as a woman on the verge of a breakdown.

Before the screening, we’ll dive into Woody Allen’s cinematic style and his extraordinary career in a pre-film lecture. The perfect rooftop evening: a springtime film under the stars, with a view over Yerevan.

Lecturer: Pavel Orlov — film critic and Kinopoisk contributor

Lecture language: Russian | Film language: English with Russian subtitles