Fresh
There are coded messages of the tribulations of the artist here, and also a playful, mischievous comedic tone that allays any feeling of self-absorbtion on the director's part. Astonishing.
Wally Hammond, Time Out
Ashik Kerib
1988 · 1h 16m
Drama, Fantasy, History
Directed by
Sergei Parajanov
,
Dodo Abashidze
Overview
Wandering minstrel Ashik Kerib falls in love with a rich merchant's daughter, but is spurned by her father and forced to roam the world for a thousand and one nights. Now presumed dead by those he loves, he performs for the poor and unfortunate on his journeys through the wilderness.
Director and cast
- Sergei Parajanov Director
- Dodo Abashidze Director
- Yuri Mgoyan as Ashik Kerib
- Sofiko Chiaureli as Mother
- Ramaz Chkhikvadze as Ali-Agha
- Kostiantyn Stepankov as Teacher
- Baia Dvalishvili as sister
- Nodar Dugladze Cast
- Veronika Metonidze Cast
- Levan Natroshvili Cast
- Georgiy Ovakimyan Cast
- Vyacheslav Stepanyan Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
100%
Tomatometer
Fresh
How Mr. Paradzhanov manages the tricky feat of kidding folk themes yet according them love and respect is his secret. How well he succeeds is here for the rest of us to relish.
Walter Goodman, New York Times
Fresh
[Paradjanov] recreates the past with an exaggerated sense of myth and magic.
Keith Phipps, AV Club
Fresh
Minor Paradjanov would qualify as something very close to major from most other filmmakers.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
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