Born in the Soviet Republic of Georgia to Armenian parents, Parajanov studied cinema at the illustrious VGIK in Moscow under
Aleksandr Dovzhenko. After he saw Tarkovsky’s
Ivan’s Childhood, he disowned his earlier films and re-dedicated himself to cinema with the astonishing
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors. This season presents Parajanov's four key-features and three shorts, including new digital restorations and 35mm prints. Alongside this we're thrilled to present a parallel programme of screenings, performances, talks and discussions.