ArmInfo.The Yerevan International Film Festival "Golden Apricot" has presented Sergei Parajanov's films at various international film festivals around the world.
"As part of the events dedicated to Sergei Parajanov's 100th anniversary, promoting the films of this world cinema legend beyond Armenia is of particular importance. These screenings create a platform for disseminating his invaluable legacy and introducing younger generations in different countries to his films," the Golden Apricot Film Festival said in a statement.
Specifically, Sergei Parajanov's photo exhibition "Ashik Kerib. The Lost Behind the Scenes" is being held in Shiraz, Iran, as part of the Fajr International Film Festival. This is one of the events organized within the framework of the memorandum signed between the Republic of Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which once again strengthens cooperation between the Golden Apricot International Film Festival and the Fajr International Film Festival.
In addition, the Iranian Cinema Museum hosted three days of screenings and discussions of Sergei Parajanov's films "The Color of Pomegranates," "The Legend of Suram Fortress," and "Ashik Kerib." The discussions included film critic Robert Safaryan, Golden Apricot Film Festival Director Karen Avetisyan, and film director Anaid Abad.
Another retrospective of Parajanov's films was held at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival (Argentina). The idea of holding the screening was particularly symbolic. In 1965, Sergei Parajanov's film "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors" was awarded the Special Jury Prize at the same festival. Unfortunately, Parajanov was unable to attend the festival in person, but almost sixty years later, thanks to the efforts of the Golden Apricot and the Mar del Plata Festival, his films returned to these historic screens. The 30th Belgrade Arthouse Film Festival also included events dedicated to Sergei Parajanov's 100th birthday.
In particular, the grand opening of the photo exhibition "Ashik Kerib. The Lost Behind the Scenes" took place, followed by a screening of Sergei Parajanov's film "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors." "The screenings organized at venues in these three countries not only paid tribute to Sergei Parajanov's creative legacy and his centenary, but also marked an important step toward international recognition of Armenian cinema and strengthening its cultural presence. The initiative demonstrated that Parajanov's art continues to inspire, unite, and create a new dialogue between cultures. Sergei Parajanov's name is one of Armenia's strongest cultural brands, and the continued presentation of his legacy at international venues is crucial to the country's cultural diplomacy," the source stated.
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