Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors: Criterion Collection 4K UHD + Blu-ray

The Criterion Collection’s Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors pairs a 4K UHD presentation with a Blu-ray containing the film and special features. This edition is aimed at viewers interested in Sergei Parajanov’s visually experimental Ukrainian cinema and its accompanying restoration and bonus material.

At a glance

New 4K digital restoration by The Film Foundation’s World Cinema Project, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
The edition includes one 4K UHD disc with the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features.
Extras include a new commentary, introduction, and interview, plus a 2025 feature documentary and an essay.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$49.95~~

Price checked: Nov 13, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two-disc format pairs the 4K UHD film with a Blu-ray that also carries special features.
Restoration is accompanied by an uncompressed monaural soundtrack and a new English subtitle translation.
Bonus material includes contributions from Martin Scorsese, historian Joshua First, and actor Larysa Kadochnykova.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Release details
Director	Sergei Parajanov
Cast	Ivan Mykolaichuk, Larysa Kadochnykova
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Rating	NR (Not Rated)
Runtime	1 hour and 36 minutes
Release date	November 17, 2026

Media and package
Media format	4K
Package dimensions	6.73 x 5.35 x 0.71 inches; 3.88 ounces

What to know before buying

The listing states a November 17, 2026 release date and describes the title as available for preorder. Confirm the edition and timing before ordering.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers collecting Criterion 4K UHD releases with an accompanying Blu-ray.
Fans of Sergei Parajanov and visually experimental world cinema.
Buyers interested in restoration-related extras, interviews, commentary, and a feature documentary.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a release with a stated rating other than NR (Not Rated).
Buyers who do not have playback equipment for 4K UHD or Blu-ray discs.

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Frequently asked questions

What discs are listed in this edition?

The description specifies one 4K UHD disc with the film and one Blu-ray disc with the film and special features.

What restoration and audio are described?

The listing describes a new 4K digital restoration by The Film Foundation’s World Cinema Project, with an uncompressed monaural soundtrack.

What bonus features are included?

The listed extras include commentary by historian Joshua First, an introduction by Martin Scorsese, an interview with Larysa Kadochnykova, two additional films, a new English subtitle translation, and an essay by Carmen Gray.

When is the listed release date?

The product details give November 17, 2026, and the offer information describes it as a preorder.