Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors

1965-10-18 • 1h 36m •

Drama Romance

7.6

User Score

176 votes

"A New Kind of Ukrainian Film...acclaimed around the world at all film festivals"

Overview

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.

Sergei Parajanov

Director

Ivan Chendej

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Ivan Mykolaichuk

Ivan Paliychuk

Larysa Kadochnykova

Marichka Gutenyuk

Tatyana Bestayeva

Palagna

Mykola Hrynko

Batag

Spartak Bagashvili

Yurko Malfara

Leonid Yengibarov

Miko

Movie Details

Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

$N/A

Revenue

$N/A

Runtime

1h 36m

Release Date

1965-10-18

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Reviews

deepkino

2025-12-28T09:19:52.240Z

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.