THE COLOR OF POMEGRANATES - Restored by Cineteca di Bologna/L'Immagine Ritrovata and The Film Foundation's World Cinema Project
USSR | 1969 | 77’
This avant-garde film by director Serhii Parajanov tells the story of the 18th-century Armenian poet Sayat-Nova (Vilen Galstyan). It depicts the stages of his life, particularly his relationships with women, including his muse (Sofiko Chiaureli). Filmed with a static camera, this impressionistic work tells its story through the poet's own verses.
SCREENINGS
24.10., 20:00
SİNEMA TRANSTOPIA
Lindower Str. 20/22/Haus C, 13347 Berlin
SHADOWS OF FORGOTTEN ANCESTORS - Restored by The Film Foundation's World Cinema Project and Cineteca di Bologna
PERFORMANCE + FILM SCREENING
“Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors” is considered a masterpiece of Ukrainian poetic cinema, in which Serhii Parajanov captures the visual poetry and folklore of the Hutsuls and breaks the boundaries of traditional filmmaking. Parajanov, a visionary director, was known for his distinctive style and creative rebellion against convention, making him an iconic figure in world cinema.
The UFFB presents a newly restored film copy produced by the Cineteca di Bologna with the support of Martin Scorcese's World Cinema Project foundation. The restoration was completed by L'Immagine Ritrovata in 2024.
SCREENINGS
24.10., 20:00
silent green Kulturquartier
Gerichtstraße 35, 13347 Berlin