Arabesques on the Pirosmani Theme
Arabeskebi Pirosmanis temaze
A documentary film about the great Georgian outsider artist Niko Pirosmani. By filming the detail and themes of his colourful paintings, Parajanov creates an engaging and mysterious portrait of Georgia itself. This later work is often seen as a companion piece to Hakob Hovnatanyan (1967), since it also takes its subject from a famous painter.
Also in this combined programme
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Hakob Hovantanyan
With a playful associative montage, Parajanov offers an overview of portrait paintings by Hakob Hovnatanyan, the ‘Raphael of Tiflis’. -
Kiev Frescoes
Parajanov’s collage of all the remaining footage from an aborted film project, which had its negatives destroyed by the authorities. -
The Colour of Chips
The classic The Colour of Pomegranates, transposed to the no less exotic Blackpool in the UK. Soundtrack by Mica Levi (Jackie, Under the Skin).
Film details
- Country of production
- Armenia
- Year
- 1985
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2019
- Length
- 21'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
