The Color of Pomegranates
A poetic evocation of the life of Armenian poet Sayat Nova
Overview
The life of the revered 18th-century Armenian poet and musician Sayat-Nova. Portraying events in the life of the artist from childhood up to his death, the movie addresses in particular his relationships with women, including his muse. The production tells Sayat-Nova's dramatic story by using both his poems and largely still camerawork, creating a work hailed as revolutionary by Mikhail Vartanov.
Movie Info
Release Date: 10/1/1969
Runtime: 80 min
Director: Sergei Parajanov
Writers: Sergei Parajanov
Top Cast
Spartak Bagashvili
Poet's Father
Sofiko Chiaureli
Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection
Medea Japaridze
Poet's Mother
Vilen Galustyan
Sayat-Nova
Gogi Gegechkori
Old Poet
Guranda Gabunia
Bela Mirianashvili
Sash Andranikian
angel
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