Serhiy Paradzhanov: the film director's view on the historical traditions of the Ukrainian people

Abstract

The paper analyzes the contribution of Serhiy Paradzhanov to the development of Soviet cinema and its connection with the Ukrainian people. His films shot in Ukraine were considered and their connection with the Ukrainian people was highlighted. Particular attention was paid to the cultural role of the director and his contribution to Ukrainian cinema. The research is based on the principles of historicism, systematization, scientific objectivity, applied historicalcomparative, method of historical reconstruction and systemic methods. A special role in the study is played by historiography and sources, which are sufficient for a complete and detailed analysis of the phenomenon of Sergei Parajanov.