the director of the movie is levon mkrtchyan, an accomplished and famous armenian movie director who is known for his biographical documentaries about people who have had a great impact in the history of the armenian nation (jansem, hovhannes shiraz, davit anhaght, "my komitas"). the filming will take place in the united states where william saroyan was born and has lived most of his life. additional filming will take place in france, turkey, russia and armenia. mr. mkrtchyan already has an original footage from william saroyan’s funeral ceremony which has taken place in armenia. the narration of the movie is going to be offered to al pacino. “hayk” studio of documental movies will collaborate with producers in the united states, to bring this exceptional project to life.