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Subject(s)

• Paradzhanov, Sergeĭ 1924-1990—Criticism and interpretation [Browse]
• Tini zabutykh predkiv (Motion picture) [Browse]
• Motion picture producers and directors—Soviet Union—Biography [Browse]
• Motion pictures, Soviet—History and criticism [Browse]

Series

• KinoSputnik ; 2. [More in this series]
• KinoSputnik ; 2 [More in this series]

Summary note

Released in 1965, Sergei Paradjanov’s Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a landmark of Soviet-era cinema—yet, because its emphasis on folklore and mysticism in traditional Carpathian Hutsul culture broke with Soviet realism, it caused Paradjanov to be blacklisted soon after its release. This book is the first full-length companion to the film. In addition to a synopsis of the plot and a close analysis of the many levels of symbolism in the film, it offers a history of the film’s legendarily troubled production process (which included Paradjanov challenging a cinematographer to a duel). The book closes with an account of the film’s reception by critics, ordinary viewers, and Soviet officials, and the numerous controversies that have kept it a subject of heated debate for decades. An essential companion to a fascinating, complicated work of cinema art, this book will be invaluable to students.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references (pages 59-64).

Action note

Committed to retain in perpetuity — ReCAP Shared Collection (HUL)

Contents

• Machine generated contents note: Plot summary
• ch. 1 Introduction
• ch. 2 Historical context and production history
• ch. 3 Film analysis
• ch. 4 Reception
• ch. 5 Conclusion: Fifty years later.

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Other title(s)

Sergei Paradjanov : Shadows of the forgotten ancestors

ISBN

• 9781783207091 ((paperback))
• 1783207094 ((paperback))

OCLC

944087210

RCP

H - S

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