The filmmaker Sarik Andreasyan weighs in on the early conversations surrounding the docu-project titled Fifth Channel. He notes that traces of a past life can surface in any individual, even when roles and reputations change over time.
Andreasyan argues that letting go of a past associated with young women who previously worked in escort roles is not simple, even when there is cordial interaction. He compares the lingering memories of those years to the experience of someone who has done something wrong and still finds it hard to forget that moment.
Yet the director does not dismiss the possibility of true friendship with former escorts. He emphasizes that a kind-hearted person would not demean these women, regardless of circumstances.
In a separate interview, Yildiz comments on serious relationships, suggesting that many men would struggle with the revelation of someone’s past and may not want to continue a relationship once such histories become known.
During the premiere of the documentary Life on Call. Doctor, Andreasyan explained that the film explores the behind-the-scenes realities of those who have worked in the sex industry. The documentary presents personal accounts of the challenges faced by these individuals and why they continue in the work they do.
Actress Natalia Rudova weighed in at the premiere, describing the life of escorts as an extremely challenging situation. She stated that she cannot overlook the difficulties faced by women who have found themselves in such positions.
Earlier, television presenter Ksenia Sobchak attended the premiere and was photographed leaving the venue, highlighting the public interest surrounding the film and its topics.