They Say We Have to Leave

“They Say We Have to Leave” is a documentary installation that chronicles the experiences of those affected by the ethnic cleansing in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) in September 2023. More than 120.000 ethnic Armenians were forced to leave their homes without the right to return.

This project stands as a living archive of memory, bearing witness to the untold stories of Artsakh. Through this work, we honor voices silenced by displacement, inviting viewers to confront the realities of loss, survival, and enduring hope. By refusing to let these stories fade, we challenge forgetting and stand in solidarity with those who remain unheard.