Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
"A New Kind of Ukrainian Film...acclaimed around the world at all film festivals"
Originally released in 1965. Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a drama/romance film. directed by Sergei Parajanov.
Starring Ivan Mykolaichuk, Larysa Kadochnykova, and Tatyana Bestayeva
Synopsis
In the Carpathian Mountains of 19th-century Ukraine, love, hate, life and death among the Hutsul people are as they’ve been since time began. Ivan is drawn to Marichka, the beautiful young daughter of the man who killed his father. But fate tragically decrees that the two lovers will remain apart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 18, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (176 votes)
Language
UK
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ivan Mykolaichuk
as Ivan Paliychuk
Larysa Kadochnykova
as Marichka Gutenyuk
Tatyana Bestayeva
as Palagna
Mykola Hrynko
as Batag
Spartak Bagashvili
as Yurko Malfara
Leonid Yengibarov
as Miko
Nina Alisova
as Paliychuk, Ivan's Mother
Oleksandr Hai
as Petro Paliychuk
Neonila Hnepovska
as Gutenyuk
Aleksandr Raydanov
as Onufriy Gutenyuk
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- UK
Production Companies
- Dovzhenko Film Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors about?
In the Carpathian Mountains of 19th-century Ukraine, love, hate, life and death among the Hutsul people are as they’ve been since time began. Ivan is drawn to Marichka, the beautiful young daught...
Who directed Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors?
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors was directed by Sergei Parajanov.
How long is Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors?
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors released?
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors was released on October 18, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors?
The main cast of Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors includes Ivan Mykolaichuk, Larysa Kadochnykova, Tatyana Bestayeva, Mykola Hrynko, Spartak Bagashvili.
Is Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors worth watching?
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 176 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.