The Concept of “Rhythm” by Les Kurbas in the Context of the Director’s Interpretation of a Literary Work on the Screen

The purpose of the article. The article refers to the issue of rhythm as an important element of the director’s interpretation of a literary work on the screen. Through the example of the work of Les Kurbas, the author analyzes how rhythm structures drama, forms a line of tension, and influences the viewer’s perception of time. Kurbas’ concept is inserted into the global context of his time, making parallels with Henri Bergson’s concept of “duration” and Albert Einstein’s theory of “relativity”. The analysis of the film “Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors” by Serhii Paradzhanov reveals how rhythmic structure affects the film adaptation of a literary work, in particular, its thematic direction. The study reveals how the director’s interpretation through rhythmic structures helps to create a holistic artistic embodiment that can emotionally engage the viewer. The methodology. Diachronic and synchronic analysis, historical and cultural practices, comparative and contextual analysis, modeling. The results can be used in educational programs and professional practices of directors, screenwriters, film critics, art historians and cultural experts. The article offers examples that will serve as a basis for developing practical recommendations to assist in the process of creating film adaptations. The scientific novelty of the research. This is the first time that it has been proposed to study Les Kurbas’ concept of rhythm in the context of synchronous worldview concepts in order to create a director’s toolkit for cinema, in particular, for the film adaptation of a literary work.