Sergei Parajanov - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 09, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Age | 102 |
| Birthplace | Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union (now Georgia) |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Sergei Parajanov's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Acclaimed Soviet-Armenian film director of visually striking and poetic films such as 'Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors' and 'The Color of Pomegranates.' |
Intro
Sergei Parajanov was a Soviet film director, screenwriter, and artist, known for his highly original cinematic style and his influential works in world cinema. His films are celebrated for their rich visual aesthetics, poetic narratives, and unique use of folklore and symbolism.
Early Life & Background
Sergei Parajanov was born into an Armenian family in Tbilisi, then part of the Georgian SSR in the Soviet Union. He studied at the VGIK (All-Union State Institute of Cinematography) in Moscow, where he was influenced by notable film personalities and began developing his unique artistic vision.
Career Highlights
- Directed 'Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors' (1965), a landmark in Ukrainian and world cinema.
- Directed 'The Color of Pomegranates' (1969), acclaimed for its innovative style and visual poetry.
- Faced political persecution and imprisonment in the Soviet Union, which interrupted his filmmaking career.
- Posthumously recognized as one of the most influential filmmakers in Eastern European cinema.
Trivia
- Parajanov was imprisoned multiple times under Soviet rule, officially on charges of homosexuality and other offenses, though many believe these were politically motivated due to his avant-garde art.
- His distinct visual style and storytelling influenced filmmakers globally, including such figures as Andrei Tarkovsky and Theo Angelopoulos.
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Sergei Parajanov is 102 years old.
Sergei Parajanov was born the 9 January 1924.
Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union (now Georgia).
On His Birth-Day
About January 9th, 1924, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 9th, 1924 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Old-Fashioned Love by Frank Crumit
- Popular movie: Beau Brummel directed by Harry Beaumont
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