Kyiv Frescoes 1966
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 14 minutes
- Director
- Sergei Parajanov
What is Kyiv Frescoes?
Kyiv Frescoes is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 14 minutes
- Release date
- May 9, 1966
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.2/10
- Episode runtime
- ~14 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Overview
Kyiv Frescoes is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Drama. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A rescued fragment of Parajanov’s censored masterpiece, stitched into a haunting collage.”
- Shows rare surviving footage of Parajanov’s work
- Offers insight into Soviet censorship
- Compact 14‑minute artistic collage
- No conventional narrative structure
Watch it if you appreciate experimental cinema and historical glimpses of censored art.
The film is an avant‑garde, non‑narrative piece suited for viewers comfortable with experimental art.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the film "Kyiv Frescoes"?
It is a 1966 drama collage assembled from the surviving footage of Sergei Parajanov’s unfinished film of the same name.
Who created the collage?
The collage was assembled by Sergei Parajanov using the remaining footage.
Why was the original "Kyiv Frescoes" halted?
Soviet authorities halted the project and demanded that all the negatives be destroyed.
How long is the film?
The completed collage runs about 14 minutes.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama presented in an experimental collage style.
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