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From Sergei Paradjanov (Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors, The Color of Pomegranates), one of the most acclaimed experimental directors of the Soviet Cinema, comes his final film Ashik Kerib, a 19th century romantic tale evocatively brought to life.
In recounting Lermontov's fable of a wandering minstrel, trying to earn enough money to marry the girl he loves, Paradjanov dispenses with conventional storytelling devices in order to present a boldly unique cinematic expreience. Glorious tablaux, exquisitely composed, choreographed and photographed, are combined with intertitles, images of early Russian artwork and a haunting blend of traditional and contemporary musical forms to create an enthralling and utterly unforgettable film.
"Wildly beautiful! Told with affection, humor and style." — Walter Goodman, The New York Times
"A visual feast! A rapturously strange, eccentric fairy tale... A most extraordinary film!"
— Michael Wilmington, Los Angeles Times
"Some of the most beautiful shots to be found in late-Soviet cinema--richly colored, mysterious, and magical."
— Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
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showtime
Thursday, December 16 at 7 pm
location
Nevada Museum of Art - Prim Theater
160 West Liberty Street
admission
$6 general / $4 GBFS or NMA members
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