Sergei Parajanov
Film director · 2 films (1969–1988)
Sergei Parajanov is a director whose work here spans The Colour of Pomegranates (1969) to Ashik Kerib (1988), across drama and history. All 112 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Sergei Parajanov was a Soviet film director and artist of Armenian descent who made significant contributions to Soviet cinematography through Ukrainian, Georgian, and Armenian cinema. One of the representatives of the Ukrainian poetic cinema movement.
Born 9 January 1924 · Tiflis, Georgian SSR, Transcaucasian SFSR, USSR [now Republic of Georgia] · died 21 June 1990
Directing style
Sergei Parajanov constructs highly deliberate, tableau-like dramas and historical fantasies using eye-level camera angles and deep depth of field to keep both subjects and their environments in sharp focus. His compositions favor a balance of expansive wide shots and intimate closeups, capturing actors in full-body blocking against textured interior and exterior backgrounds. Illuminated primarily by natural sunlight, his scenes are defined by a earthy, stone-toned palette of sand, ochre, and deep clay-red, punctuated by stark blacks and rich, saturated blues.
Awards
- National legend of Ukraine · 2024
- Shevchenko National Prize · 1991
- Nika Award · 1990
- Sitges Film Festival Best Director award · 1986
- People's Artist of the Armenian SSR
- People's Artist of the Ukrainian SSR
Films directed by Sergei Parajanov
About Sergei Parajanov
When was Sergei Parajanov born?
Sergei Parajanov was born on 9 January 1924 in Tiflis, Georgian SSR, Transcaucasian SFSR, USSR [now Republic of Georgia] and died on 21 June 1990.
What films has Sergei Parajanov directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: The Colour of Pomegranates (1969) and Ashik Kerib (1988).
What awards has Sergei Parajanov won?
National legend of Ukraine (2024), Shevchenko National Prize (1991), Nika Award (1990) and Sitges Film Festival Best Director award (1986).
Search every frame of Sergei Parajanov’s films
All 112 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Sergei Parajanov — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.