The Color of Pomegranates (1969) Persian Subtitles

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.

Genres

Drama · History

Runtime

1h 20m

Director

Sergei Parajanov

Cast

Sofiko Chiaureli, Melkon Alekyan, Vilen Galstyan, Gogi Gegechkori, Hovhannes Minasyan, Spartak Bagashvili, Medea Japaridze, Onik Minasyan

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