Ashug-Karibi

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raphael g It's my least favorite film from one of my all-time favorite filmmakers. But it's still a masterful work of art, with a very immersive world. There was something about the camera quality (and I watched it in blu-ray quality), that seemed a bit poorer than his other films - it was less visually arresting. But still good. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Here's something I have definitely never seen before ... a film adapted from Azerbaijan folklore. Ashik Kerib is a troubadour who falls in love with Magul-Megeri. His offer of marriage is rejected by her father because Ashik has no money. Ashik vows to wander for 1000 days to make enough money and come back to marry ... she agrees to wait. However, a rival fakes Ashik's death, hoping to get Magul-Megeri to marry him. No dice ... she vows to mourn 1000 days. Oh, and Ashik's mother goes blind. Meanwhile Ashik wanders and encounters a variety of strange people and circumstances. This is a visually stunning film that will probably offer a steep curve to many viewers since the story is told in a deliberately exaggerated style with a lot of singing, dancing and very very broad acting. I loved it. Any movie that features an emu kicking a pomegranate around in the corner of one scene is fine by me. The film is dedicated to the memory of Andrei Tarkovsky. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review george r Remarkable cinematography, opera-like qualities, great costumes. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Interesting Azerbaijan tale. Plays almost like a silent film fairy tale - but with music and dance. Not for all tastes, but worth a look for those wanting something a bit different. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Recreates a mythical tale with an eye to visual pageantry, opulent design, and theatricality, all of which works to good effect. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Not as great as Parajanov's Sayat Nova, but still a masterpiece! I loved how the dialogues are narrated, the beautiful Azarbaijani clothes, music, dances, costumes. Parajanov is a rare director, his visual style is extraordinary! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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