The Color of Pomegranates
1969
Movie Information
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.
Release Date
October 1, 1969
Director
Sergei Parajanov
Runtime
1h 20m
Cast
Spartak BagashviliSofiko ChiaureliMedea JaparidzeVilen GalustyanGogi GegechkoriMelkon AlekyanHovhannes MinasyanOnik MinasyanYuri AmiryanI. Babayan
Production
Armenia Studio
Genres
DramaHistory