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Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors

Original title: Tini zabutykh predkiv
  • 19651965
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Tini zabutykh predkiv (1965)
A timeless Carpathian story - the young Ivan falls in love with the daughter of his father's killer among the Hutsul people of Ukraine.
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A timeless Carpathian story - the young Ivan falls in love with the daughter of his father's killer among the Hutsul people of Ukraine.A timeless Carpathian story - the young Ivan falls in love with the daughter of his father's killer among the Hutsul people of Ukraine.A timeless Carpathian story - the young Ivan falls in love with the daughter of his father's killer among the Hutsul people of Ukraine.

IMDb RATING
7.8/10
7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Sergei Parajanov
  • Writers
    • Ivan Chendej(screenplay)
    • Mikhail Kotsyubinskiy(based on novel by)
    • Sergei Parajanov(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ivan Mikolaychuk
    • Larisa Kadochnikova
    • Tatyana Bestayeva
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sergei Parajanov
  • Writers
    • Ivan Chendej(screenplay)
    • Mikhail Kotsyubinskiy(based on novel by)
    • Sergei Parajanov(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ivan Mikolaychuk
    • Larisa Kadochnikova
    • Tatyana Bestayeva
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    • 46User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Trailer 0:53
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    Photos93

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    Tatyana Bestayeva in Tini zabutykh predkiv (1965)
    Tini zabutykh predkiv (1965)
    Tatyana Bestayeva and Ivan Mikolaychuk in Tini zabutykh predkiv (1965)
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    Valentina Glinko in Tini zabutykh predkiv (1965)

    Top cast

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    Ivan Mikolaychuk
    Ivan Mikolaychuk
    • Ivan Paliychukas Ivan Paliychuk
    Larisa Kadochnikova
    Larisa Kadochnikova
    • Marichka Gutenyukas Marichka Gutenyuk
    Tatyana Bestayeva
    Tatyana Bestayeva
    • Palagnaas Palagna
    Spartak Bagashvili
    Spartak Bagashvili
    • Yurko Malfaras Yurko Malfar
    Nikolay Grinko
    Nikolay Grinko
    • Vatagas Vatag
    • (as M. Grynko)
    Leonid Yengibarov
    • Mykoas Myko
    • (as L. Yengibarov)
    Nina Alisova
    Nina Alisova
    • Mother of Ivanas Mother of Ivan
    • (as N. Alisova)
    Aleksandr Gai
    Aleksandr Gai
    • Father of Ivanas Father of Ivan
    • (as O. Gai)
    Neonila Gnepovskaya
    Neonila Gnepovskaya
    • Mother of Marichkaas Mother of Marichka
    • (as N. Gnipovska)
    Aleksandr Raydanov
    Aleksandr Raydanov
    • Father of Marichkaas Father of Marichka
    • (as O. Raydanov)
    Igor Dzyura
    Igor Dzyura
    • Ivan as a childas Ivan as a child
    • (as I. Dzyura)
    Valentina Glinko
    Valentina Glinko
    • Marichka as a childas Marichka as a child
    • (as V. Glyanko)
    • Director
      • Sergei Parajanov
    • Writers
      • Ivan Chendej(screenplay)
      • Mikhail Kotsyubinskiy(based on novel by)
      • Sergei Parajanov(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    In a Carpathian village, Ivan falls in love with Marichka, the daughter of his father's killer. When tragedy befalls her, his grief lasts months; finally he rejoins the colorful life around him, marrying Palagna. She wants children but his mind stays on his lost love. To recapture his attention, Palagna tries sorcery, and in the process comes under the spell of the sorcerer, publicly humiliating Ivan, who then fights the sorcerer. The lively rhythms of village life, the work and the holidays, the pageant and revelry of weddings and funerals, the change of seasons, and nature's beauty give proportion to Ivan's tragedy. —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    • oneiric
    • sorcerer
    • wedding
    • funeral
    • rural setting
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    • Taglines
      • A New Kind of Soviet Film...acclaimed around the world at all film festivals
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Music
      • Romance
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      For decades it has been believed that "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors" won the British Academy Award. This was most notably stated in the famous "Film Encyclopedia" by Ephraim Katz. Recently, however, the disciple of Sergei Parajanov, Martiros Vartanov, obtained on official confirmation from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), which stated that the movie was not a BAFTA award recipient; although in 1965 the film won the Grand Prix at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival and a record number of other awards on the festival circuit.
    • Goofs
      When the two children run down the hill to have a bath in the river, the entire camera rig, including the operator, can be seen in a shadow on the ground.
    • Crazy credits
      "This film is a poetic drama about the great love of Ivan and Marichka. The film introduces us to the world of folk tales, customs and life of the old Carpathians."
    • Connections
      Featured in Fejezetek a film történetéböl: A szovjet film 1953-1970 (1990)

    User reviews46

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    A movie that actually trascends the viewer to the world of Carpathians, trying to recreate the very essence of their soul and being...
    This is one of the best movies ever made!!! I don't think even that describes how strongly I feel for this movie and its director. In a world of cinematic rubbish Paradjanov stands as a warrior fighting for long lost cause; making a movie that actually transcends the viewer to the world the director is trying to create. It has the most unique camera angles and shots that were made in most amazing proximity. The richness of its photography will take you to the Carpathian Mountains and leave you astonished. This movie is full or drama, folklore and above all, it surpasses all the cinematic standards ever set for a motion picture. Made in the sixties, during Soviet regime, this movie was banned from the screen for it's symbolic context and references to religion. Starting from the opening scene to the very last one, it will keep you on the edge and it will exceed every expectation you have for it. You won't only watch it but you'll live it. If you're a true cinema lover watch this film...it'll change your life.
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    • mtnshanian
    • Mar 8, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 4, 1965 (Soviet Union)
    • Country of origin
      • Soviet Union
    • Official site
      • Dovzhenko Center (Ukraine)
    • Language
      • Ukrainian
    • Also known as
      • Fiery Horses
    • Filming locations
      • Ukraine
    • Production company
      • Dovzhenko Film Studios
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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