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Tapp and Tastkino
The film is ‘shown’ in the dark. But the cinema has shrunk somewhat – only two hands fit inside it. To see (i.e. feel, touch) the film, the viewer (user) has to stretch his hands through the entrance to the cinema. Tap and Touch Cinema is an example of how re-interpretation can activate the public. Extract fom the documentary "Wiener Underground"
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Plot Summary
A surreal and visually stunning film that follows the intertwined lives of two characters, a queen and a jester, who navigate a dreamlike landscape filled with symbolic imagery and philosophical musings. The narrative is less about linear storytelling and more about evoking a specific mood and exploring themes of life, death, and the human condition through poetic visuals.
Critical Reception
Tapp and Tastkino, though less widely known than some of Parajanov's other works, is highly regarded by cinephiles for its unique artistic vision and profound visual poetry. Critics often praise its experimental nature and its departure from conventional narrative structures, highlighting its power to immerse viewers in a deeply felt, almost operatic experience. It is considered a significant work within Soviet art cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its extraordinary visual style and poetic imagery.
Acknowledged as a highly personal and symbolic work, challenging conventional filmmaking.
Seen as a testament to Parajanov's singular artistic genius.
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Fun Fact
The film's original title was intended to be "The Color of Pomegranates," but it was later changed due to censorship issues, and the film itself underwent significant editing and re-editing over the years.
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