Parajanov: The Last Spring
""Exemplifies the power of art" —Francis Ford Coppola"
Originally released in 1992. Parajanov: The Last Spring is a documentary film. directed by Mikhail Vartanov. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sergei Parajanov, Mikhail Vartanov, and Sofiko Chiaureli
Synopsis
Made in wartime and edited in candlelight, Vartanov's rarely-seen masterpiece tells about his friendship with the genius Parajanov who was imprisoned by KGB "at the height of his fame ". Vartanov resurrects the riveting scenes from his banned 1969 film The Color of Armenian Land, where Paradjanov concocts the chef-d'oeuvre The Color of Pomegranates - widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time - then reveals the shocking request Parajanov sent him in unpublished 1974 letters from Ukrainian prisons. Vartanov's camera documents Parajanov's staggering last day at work in 1990 during the making of the unfinished Confession - which survives in The Last Spring - as Parajanov comments on this cherished autobiographical film. The foremost achievement of The Last Spring, emphasized by critics, is Vartanov's exquisite wordless montage that "evoked the very soul" of Parajanov and earned the praise of many of cinema's greatest masters, such as Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 30, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Armenia
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Varda Nova Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parajanov: The Last Spring about?
Made in wartime and edited in candlelight, Vartanov's rarely-seen masterpiece tells about his friendship with the genius Parajanov who was imprisoned by KGB "at the height of his fame ". Vartanov r...
Who directed Parajanov: The Last Spring?
Parajanov: The Last Spring was directed by Mikhail Vartanov.
How long is Parajanov: The Last Spring?
Parajanov: The Last Spring has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Parajanov: The Last Spring released?
Parajanov: The Last Spring was released on December 30, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Parajanov: The Last Spring?
The main cast of Parajanov: The Last Spring includes Sergei Parajanov, Mikhail Vartanov, Sofiko Chiaureli, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Svetlana Shcherbatyuk.