DOCUMENTARY | 84 MINS | 2023 | UNITED STATES | DIR: JASON WISE | M | ENGLISH, ARMENIAN, PERSIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

Cup of Salvation is a sweeping documentary film that dives into wine's complex history, exploring the crossroads of wine, religion, politics, war, and family. From the award-winning creators of the acclaimed SOMM documentary film series, this film interweaves wine's ancient evolution with the incredible, current-day true story of a father and daughter as they set out to revive the ancient grapes of their homeland in Armenia.

To do so, they must breathe life into the post-Soviet infrastructure of their country, harvest grapes amid war, and market their wine globally. From the birthplace of wine in the rugged, war-torn Caucasus Mountains, to an inside-look at Vatican archives, to the forbidden vineyards hidden deep within the Iranian countryside, Cup of Salvation unearths the origins of enduring passion for wine and how it continues to shape the very fabric of human existance. 

A Q&A with filmmaker & winemaker Vahe Keushgerian will follow the screening.

Content warning: Course Language

Optional add-on: Meet the Winemaker & Tasting Experience Sydney

Meet the Winemaker and Tasting Experience

A unique immersion into the blossoming Armenian wine industry. Following the screening of Cup of Salvation, meet the winemaker Vahe Keushkerian from Armenia. Hear about the oldest winery in the world, the Areni cave and Armenia's indigenous grapes. Includes tasting of 4 wine varieties, each paired with delicious finger foods.

Meet the Winemaker & Tasting Experience $70

This is an optional add-on only available with the purchase of the film Cup of Salvation.

Venue: Event Cinemas Bar

Duration: approx 45-60min

Language: English

Numbers are strictly limited, so don't miss this extraordinary chance to immerse yourself in the rich heritage and vibrant future of Armenian winemaking.