One hundred years of Sergei Parajanov

2024 marks one hundred years since the birth of the great Sergei Parajanov, who turned Soviet cinema on its head in masterpieces like Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors and The Colour of Pomegranates. Persecuted for his experimental artistic approach and queer identity, his work still provokes vital questions about post-Soviet culture. What exactly does Parajanov mean today? To answer this question, host Sam Goff speaks with Carmen Gray, a critic and programmer specialising in the cinema of eastern Europe and the Caucasus. Read Carmen’s beginner’s guide to Parajanov here and head over to Klassiki to watch Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors and Hakob Hovnatanyan now. Sign up for a free 7-day trial at klassiki.online.

Om Podcasten

Delve into the wide world of Eastern European film with the Klassiki Podcast. Featuring interviews, roundtable discussions, recorded essays, and more, we take you beyond the headlines to explore the past, present, and future of this fascinating region. Klassiki is a streaming platform with a difference. Dedicated to cinema from Eastern Europe, we offer subscribers an ever-evolving library of classic and contemporary titles, as well as highlighting recent releases and festival favourites – meaning we’re the only place to discover the best new voices in eastern European film. Subscribers get access to all this, as well as filmmaker interviews, video essays and introductions, programme notes, and much more. Sign up for a free 7-day trial at klassiki.online.