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- Robert Sahakyants was born on August 30, 1950 in Baku, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. He was a director and writer, known for Yellow SubmarYAN (2002), Lesson (1987) and Wow, a Talking Fish! (1983). He died on September 24, 2009 in Yerevan, Armenia.
- Had his own animation studio called Hayfilm Studio.
- Caused a stir in 2004 in his homeland of Armenia by stating that Armenian opposition leaders should be tried on charges of felonious treason. Part of his remarks sparked rumors that he might be considering seeking the position of the President of Armenia.
- Educated at the Yerevan Pedagogical Institute.
- Was the Artistic Head at Armenfilm.
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