The Color of Pomegranates

7.4

80m

1969

Drama, History

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.

Starring

Spartak Bagashvili, Sofiko Chiaureli, Medea Japaridze, Vilen Galustyan, Gogi Gegechkori, Melkon Alekyan, Hovhannes Minasyan, Onik Minasyan, Yuri Amiryan, I. Babayan

Directed By

Sergei Parajanov