The Color of Pomegranates (1969)

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.

Directed by: Sergei Parajanov

Written by: Sergei Parajanov

Music by: Tigran Mansuryan

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

Genre: History

Released: 1969-10-01

Runtime: 80 minutes

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