Why Sergei Parajanov Is A Genius
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- Опубліковано 24 бер 2018
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This educational video essay compiles clips and interviews to demonstrate the depth to which Georgian filmmaker Sergei Parajanov influenced world cinema and art-house culture. - Розваги
As a Ukrainian, thank you so much for mentioning that it was because Parajanov showcased the beauty of Ukraine’s culture and inspired us to feel proud of who we were, that he went to the gulag. It was a very dark time for all of us. He inspires us to this day!
The Color of Pomegranates is an astonishing work. Made a lasting impression on me and it's great to see so many people here moved by the work of this great artist.
I've been haunted by his works in the past 30 years, and even went to Armenia to visit some of the sites that appeared in his films more than a decade ago. His films are definitely what you treasure for the rest of your life!
Did you try Armenian music by Komitas?
@@theobserver5750 Yes, I bought his music on CD in Yerevan!
@@gn2727Yeah and I hear he was born and raised in Tbilisi and many actors featured in his films were Georgian...Very beautiful people❤
Unfortunately, some of the sites from The Color of Pomegranates are in Nagorno-Karabakh, and cannot be accessed from Armenia.
@roxyagogo0810 That is super nice ! Did you also went to the places of The Legend Of Suram Fortress ??
He is Armenian genius and his museum in Yerevan is astonishing
Went there in December 2014 as part of my Paradjanov pilgrimage! Everything there was so breathtakingly sublime I started shedding tears, freaking out some of the local visitors😅
Wish I will have a chance to visit that museum and Yerevan as a whole. Assuming that these crummy times of today will eventually pass..
Georgian-armenian ;)
I hope to visit one day 🙏🏽 I love his work
Nika He was Armenian. Both of his parents were Armenian. Check his wiki. There were many Armenians who lived in Georgia and who still do.
dude you should see his museum in armenia... the collages he made... it's insane
I went to Armenia a few years ago and I had no idea there’s such a museum. Such a miss.
So many video essayists focus on trash Hollywood movies for easy views, it is refreshing to see one introducing us to a lesser known, yet magnificent film! I hope you do more work like this!
I knew about the great *Sergei* , but I came back here because of *Lady Gaga’s tribute on the 911 music video* 🤍
Parajanov deserves the recognition as the mystical filmmaker, thanks to Gaga and her artistry.
I have to thank lady Gaga because it was through her that I discovered the filmmaker Sergei Parajanov. 😅
Growing up, I always admired his works since my grandpa was so fond of him. When I had the privilege of visiting him home/museum in Armenia, I was blown away. When visiting you get to see all the original props which art works of art on their own. It was a great experience.
We watched "Shadows of our forgotten ancestors" («Тіні забутих предків») in a literature class in high school. I remember how we were trying to analyse some images and details of this fantastic movie. It is full of traditions and rituals of the Hutsul region (western Ukraine). Our teacher was very excited and fascinated by this masterpiece.
The novel "Shadows of forgotten ancestors" by Ukrainian writer Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky is amazing btw.
Was in Parajanov's house-museum the other day.. fascinating ! Recomend everyone to visit Armenia , the homeland of this genius and not only ❤
Or just visit Armenia period
Or his homeland is Tbilisi, Georgia? :-) As time passes, his popularity is growing, so i won't be surprised, if even Russians begin to call him Great Russian Director.
@@giorgidavitelashvili565 he's obviously Armenian ) nice projection though
@@xelktube Of course he was Armenian. Also, nobody can deny, that his cultural surrounding was Tbilisi. Anyway, we can all agree, that he was a great man.
Indeed, Tblisi is a great multicultural melting pot, to this day.
亡くなられて30年以上経ちました
才能のある監督で、美しい作品ばかり残してくださいましたが、あまりに不遇で悲しい人生でした
彼の作品で活躍されたｿﾌｨｺ・ﾁｱｳﾚﾘさんも亡くなられました
それでもこの美しい作品は永遠です
When Shadows of our Forgotten ancestors came to san francisco in 1965, the entire Bay Area Balkan dance community went multiple times to see it. The visuals & the wonderful music just hooked us all. I saw it 9 times, got a passport and went to the countries I could get into. Those were Yugoslavia and Romania, not Ukraine or Russia. I really appreciate Jeffrey's commentary as
it tells me how and why this amazing genius made these wonderful films. I haven't seen any of the others, but now I know the titles so I will look for them. Thank you.
As an Armenian diasporan I have seen the works of Parajanov in my youth pre internet days. It’s wonderful that Gaga has reminded me of him & now I can appreciate his artistry again in English by your analysis & commentary on Parajanov. Thanks for the upload:)
Parajanov's Sayat Nova is probably cinema's most mystic film. I can't say best film ever but is in the group... Tarkovsky and Parajanov influence was mutual.
Yes! For me "Zerkalo" and "Sayat Nova" are the two greatest films ever made.
I loved The Color of Pomegranates, and I can't wait to watch more of his movies.
His work has influenced my art greatly. His work is masterful.
I’m glad I came across this informative analytical video of Parajanov’s art.
One correction: Sergey Parajanov is Armenian, not Georgian.
This is so great! Shout out from ARMENIA
Jeffrey Stillwell
, dear! I'm so grateful to you for making a very good video about one of the legends Sergei Parajanov (Sargis Paradjanyan)Though this Armenian genius was born in Georgia, he and his great films are much beloved In Armenia.Jeffrey, you are quite right he was a unique genius and I'm proud he was Armsnian!
Love my people 🇦🇲 ❤
I just discovered the cinema of Sergei Parajanov. I'm in love for him. He's was a genius!
14:05 it’s a must place to visit in Armenia. The day I visited it, Krzysztof Penderecki was having an official visit. It was a beautiful experience since I could hear the stories about the art pieces Sergei was creating in the GULAG with the few elements he could find.
Reminds me of Jodorowsky's work. I didn't know Paradjanov, great discovery, thank you !
You have his two most popular works here on youtube
I love Jodorowsky but I think Parajanov is better, although I just discovered him ... his films have more depth but both are my Kings !
You should also check out Kenneth Anger. He was friends with Jodorowsky and some of his films are available in youtube
Jodorowsky was inspired by Parajanov
I had only seen The Color of Pomegranates when I went to visit the Parajanov Museum in Yerevan, Armenia a few weeks ago. The museum was a building of three stories filled with his hand made art work, ranging from multimedia fixtures made of broken glass and beads, to politically themed hand-drawn art and various props from his films. You would not believe how many unique pieces this man created. It was without a doubt my favorite art museum, and I felt like it offered real insight into his brilliant mind. Looking forward to watching more of his films after this video. Thank you for this!
Thanks for this beautiful and informative essay, Jeffrey Stillwell. It's Parajanov's birthday today, 95 years since his birth and the world is still unaware of the wonderful cinema he had created. Greetings from Armenia, come and visit his museum to really dive into his world :)
I started going to my local library and just picking films in obscure languages. They actually have a "Georgian" section and exactly one film on the shelf - "The Legand of Suram Fortress". I went into it completely blind, and it was very much an intense experience. I too am pretty mad that people don't know this guy, because it's just amazing and weird and wonderful art.
Never forgotten when I first watched the colour of pomegranates
Such a foundational artist! Every scene is a painting. Genuine artistic ontology there.
Thank you for this good film on Parajanov.
I am very happy to visit Parajanov's house / museum in Yerevan 5 days from now!
He's my favorite filmmaker and I'm subscribing to you just because of this video.
Look forward to seen what else you have to offer in media.
lady gaga 911 music video brought me here! now i'm so intrigued about this film!
If you listen to porno pop music you'll never understand Parajanov's art
One can see a movie as a visual story, a type of literature. Almost all movies are made to be seen this way.
Or one can see it as a moving picture, a type of painting. Parajanov was the first and almost the only director to approach it this way.
The only other director I know who did moving pictures is Iranian director Mohsen Makhmalbaf. His film "Gabbeh" is a masterpiece.
It is curious that Parajanov and Makhmalbaf come from places that are not far from each other, and with a lot of common culture. Perhaps this is not a coincidence.
Finally someone mentions this artistic genius
That's a wonderful video, Jeffrey! I am a filmmaker myself and just like u, I came across Parajanov in my early college days. It was Shadows...simply blew me away! Those were the pre-internet days and so one had to really dig deep to get more abt his films. Anyway, thanks for this brilliant piece. It will surely make newer folk want to find out about Parajanov!
Great artists had to suffer so much until getting creative control. No surprise that Tarkovsky changed his life. Shadows and Pomegranates changed mine. He makes me break down into sobbing.
Now, I understand the style of Lady Gaga's 911 video--- ésotérique separate-looking scenes(but cohesive), strong implication, rich details . Very unique. Love it! And make ppl want to know more about Armenian Culture.
dedicated to Great Maestro..Sergey Parajanov
-to understand you
so complicated and so simple..
although you yourself did not make it clear.
in many years lurking secret of monster
which you yourself wanted to know
in your soul
languishing different forces,
good and evil beautiful ugliness
where there are no barriers consciousness
of madness
contradictions in a single feeling
you are a puppeteer ,magician ,sorcerer
beautiful riddle for you toy trophy
and the secret of the maze of your life
attracts to anyone like a magnet of passions
poem by miya oberman ( 2005)
Just discovered your excellent programs via the one on Alejandro Jodorowsky and now this grand honoring of one of the most Magical Film Artists of all time, Sergei Parajanov! Thanks for these programs. If ever in Yerevan, the Museum that is dedicated to the extraordinary body of his genius of creative work is like a "Temple".
Thank you 🇦🇲
I find the black And white *news documentary footage* explaining Georgia/ talking about tiblisi
*fascinating*
Glad I found this. You made a wonderful tribute to this artist. Outstanding! BTW, my wife's father (Felix Sobolov) was an acquaintance of his and a fellow film maker back in the days of the USSR.
i'm so glad you made another video essay :)
Such a moving and well-researched mini documentary. Instant sub.
fantastic video, so excited for more!!!
You want more? Please read about “ Minias of Florence “ another Armenian
Thank you for your great work!
Thank you so much for this video!
Thanks for educating me
Thank you so much for making this, this video is amazing and inspired me to watch more of Parajanov's films.
I Looove your videos! Learned so much about films and new great directors I’ve never heard of before, thank you 🙏🏼❤️
Just finished watching Sayat Nova, never heard of this director before. Thank you so much for such a well made. informative video essay!
Oustanding work. Congratulations.
Thank you for this documentary. Just before seeing it had watched 'the legend of suram fortress', and this gave me a much better understanding of its context.
Thank you for making this reportage about my favorite director
Thank you for this amazing video, I may use it in the future in my vlog, I already talked about the film in my blog and vlog and now im reaching the genius director ✨🙏
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is just about my favorite film. Astonishing on every level. Gorgeous fairy tale.
This is an amazing piece of information..great!
Thank you for this video. It's very rare to find video essays on him. I will make one soon.
You should visit his museum in Yerevan!
Master could turn something regular into a genius work!
He was a master of a imagination!
You are one of the best video essayists on youtube. A very quality video, and very informative. Thank you for educating the world about art.
Great video, keep it up!
Well done!
Woooo this is great. I didn’t even know of this guy, I’m getting a lot of the holy mountain vibes from this.
Man you are awesome
And Parajanov is a real artist
YES! NEW VIDEO!!
Interesting stuff man
Great channel. I came because Jodorowsky´s video. And I think they are like brothers. Poetry never die.
Loved the montage here 7:00
Thank you )
Beautiful video of amazing work. Also, nice use of Passion, the soundtrack from ‘the Last Temptation of Christ’.
I think you're confusing Armenian duduk music with the Amenian duduk music used in the Last Temptation of Christ.
This is amazing that people are appreciating his work, but it’s important to mention that he’s Armenian 🇦🇲🇦🇲 and his works all have the Armenian spirit in them 🤍
His films are a feast for the eyeballs.
❤️❤️❤️ I was brought here by Gaga’s ‘911’.
I first heard of him on Dr. James Billingsley's PBS doc, The Face of Russia (have the book too) back in 1998. I have all of maestro's American released films on DVD. His films are artworks on celluloid.
Я сподiваюсь у цiй книзi його не називали росiйським
Hey Jeffrey, this is a great video. Thanks for the elaborate representation of the genius Parajanov was. Could you please credit the names of the interviewees who were telling about Parajanov starting from 8:22? Thanks!
Most interesting. All this was absolutely new to me. Meredith Monk brought me here; more specifically a comment on a video clip, "Churchyard Entertainment".
I've seen some of your 60's related videos, and am wondering if you've heard of the cowsills?
The translation from Russian to English in the last minute of this video is incorrect. The right translation of Parajanov's quote is: "Directing is a right...a right that transforms into pictures (or imagess) of sorrow, hope, love, beauty." and the second part he sais. "I often ask... What do you think, is this the truth or something that I simply made up? and everyone sais its something you made up. Then I tell them. No, this is the truth that I thought of." P.S. The poor translation doesn't do Parajanov or his fans justice. This is the correct translation and reveals the depth of this great poet and director.
He also studied Ballet as a young man - and his films are all about the choreography.
Great video
thanks...
I'd love to see jeffrey's views on Tengiz Abuladze though. His point off view as a director is so special in cinematography, i really wish he wasn't so underrated.
Is there a way to watch your first film? I'd like to see how you interpret Parajanov's imagery.
Also thanks for the video.
Maravilla en la poesía
Sergei Parajanov is an Armenian filmmaker from Georgia.
5:15 Never thought of Ivan's Childhood as "surrealist" :D
I just watched the colour of pomegranate and I think it's something beyond human creation and more than just a masterpiece.
Great Video ! But what a coincidence or maybe not...in the track " Sweet Lullaby" by Deep Forest that Tarsem Singh has directed... the music is a remix of old African tunes...and Tarsem is remixing Parajanov's film shots...
High level of madness used to make this movie and I watch this
You did a good job with your video about Parajanov and Jodorowsky. It would nice if you could do the same for Karel Zeman
WE MISSED YOU
Really enjoyed this. Thanks. What is the music at 11.50. I know it but cannot remember the artist.
Deep forest_ sweet lullaby
I love how Georgians want to claim this man as Georgian. It just goes to show how amazing Armenians are, others want to claim their work.
We Are Aware He is Armenian but he was born in Georgia and Georgian culture had a major impact on his work. We are not trying to claim he is Georgian, but it would be wrong not to recognize the influences. He uses a lot of Georgian songs, imagery and dances in his work.
George Merabishvili I couldn’t agree more. But to claim he’s Georgian is absolutely false. Armenians had a huge impact on Tbilisi culture.
Your comment comes across as very snarky, i don't think it's outrageous to say he is Georgian-Armenian as he was born and raised in Tblisi. "just goes to show how amazing Armenians are". You're not as special as you think you are.
@@LazikLionArmenians built Tbilisi.
Armenian Bagratuni family ran Georgia for some time.
Armenian guy wrote the Georgian alphabet.
You’ll deny it because of national pride, the issue is with you not me.
Facts remain facts.
@@princevonny You've gone completely off on another tangent, no one brought anything of that stuff up. He is Armenian, born and rasied in Georgia, that makes him Georgian-Armenian, just as if an Armenian is born and raised in the USA, he is, American-Armenian, or Armenian-American.
Not that hard to understand.
the "holy" atmosphere in his movies always reminds of the better works of terrence malick (the holy godly feeling, cant describe it better)
Here because of Lady Gaga but wow this is a visual masterpiece
So much art that was produced in Soviet Union is overlooked and dismissed as inferior from the West just because it was created in a communist environment. That's why Parajanov and so many other artists from Soviet Union are unknown to us.
Hey Jeffy whats your flick called? It actually looks pretty dank. Wanted to see it immediately, but where? Let me know.
i straight up found out about parajanov from a juno reactor fan video... world's weird, man
Does anybody know name of the songs play in 6:36 and 11:01?
I can give a rough idea. 6:36 is defiantly a song composed by Sayat Nova, or another ashug. If you look around im sure you will find it. If you dont find a Sayat Nova song like it, search "Armenian Ashugh music" 11:01 is on an instrument called a Duduk.
Thank you for posting this - Color of Pomegranates is one of his best movies 🎥
See: make sure you browse the Bibliography and External Links toward the end:
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Parajanov
Some of his shots remind me of Georges Melies.
We're looking for an interview or any photo and video information with Parajanov on New York Film Festival in the 1988. He participated with his film "Ashik Kerib". Could anyone help us with it? We are filming a documentary for the 100th anniversary of Sergei Parajanov in Yerevan. We will be very grateful to you and will share with you the video archive from our side.