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The Color of Pomegranates
“A poetic evocation of the life of Armenian poet Sayat Nova.”
7.3 / 10• 1969• 1h 20m•NR• Armenian
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Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Spartak Bagashvili
Poet's Father
Lead
Sofiko Chiaureli
Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection
Medea Japaridze
Poet's Mother
Vilen Galstyan
Sayat-Nova
Gogi Gegechkori
Old Poet
MA
Melkon Alekyan
Young Poet
HM
Hovhannes Minasyan
Prince
OM
Onik Minasyan
Prince
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sergei Parajanov's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Color of Pomegranates is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
