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.
Trailer
Director
Sergei Parajanov
Writers
Sergei Parajanov
Where to Watch
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Cast
Sofiko Chiaureli
The poet as a young man / The poet's love / The nun in white lace / The angel of resurrection / The mime
Melkon Alekyan
The poet as a child
Vilen Galstyan
The poet in the monastery
Gogi Gegechkori
The poet as an old man
Hovhannes Minasyan
The prince
Spartak Bagashvili
The poet's father
Medea Japaridze
The poet's mother
Onik Minasyan
Yuri Amiryan
I. Babayan
Details
Language
hy
Status
Released
