The Color of Pomegranates 1969 Directed by Sergei Parajanov Նռան գույնը
A poetic evocation of the life of Armenian poet Sayat Nova
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.
Country
Soviet Union
Production Country
Soviet Union
Language
Armenian
Production Company
Armenia Studio
Release Date 1 October 1969
80 mins
Cast
Spartak Bagashvili
Poet's Father
Sofiko Chiaureli
Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection
Medea Japaridze
Poet's Mother
Vilen Galustyan
Sayat-Nova
Gogi Gegechkori
Old Poet
Melkon Alekyan
Young Poet
Hovhannes Minasyan
Prince
Onik Minasyan
Prince
Sash Andranikian
angel
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Director
Writers
Cinematography
Composer
Editors
Production Design
Sound
Visual Effects
Art Direction
Set Decoration
Costume Design
Makeup Artists
Camera Operator
Assistant Directors