The Birthday of the Great Film Director Sergii Parajanov: The University Remembers

Today, on the birthday of Sergii Parajanov, we remember not just a genius of cinema but a visionary who, through the interplay of light, color, and metaphor, unveiled the profound essence of the Ukrainian soul. His work serves as a living bridge between the past and the future, between folk tradition and universal art.

Parajanov's films, particularly "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors," became true revelations of Ukrainian culture. An Armenian by origin, he not only recreated the Hutsul world with its rich rituals, symbols, and emotions but also transformed it into a timeless epic, understandable to anyone who seeks beauty and harmony.

Parajanov was not just an artist but a prophet who believed in the power of culture as a means of preserving national identity. At a time when the Soviet regime threatened to erase the memory of our heritage, his films became acts of resistance, manifestos of freedom and dignity.

For Karazin University, which nurtures new generations of artists, scholars, and cultural figures, Sergii Parajanov is a model of how an artist can transform the identity of a nation. His work reminds us that only through love for our roots and respect for the richness of tradition can we create something truly legendary.