Shadows of Forgotten AncestorsIn 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.
DirectorSergei Parajanov
WritersSergei Parajanov, Ivan Chendej, Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi, Fyodor Manaylo, Oleksandr Syzonenko
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Nestled in a dazzling sensory spectacle of music and color, this film presents a Carpathian twist on the classic Romeo and Juliet tale. However, its rich tapestry of local folklore and socio-political nuance may prove a significant barrier, making it feel most accessible to an audience already well-versed in its specific regional references.
