The Color of Pomegranates Poster

The Color of Pomegranates

74.00% | October 1, 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.

Featured Crew

Sergei Parajanov
Director
Sergei Parajanov
Writer
Sayat Nova
Writer

Cast

Spartak Bagashvili
Spartak Bagashvili
Poet's Father
Sofiko Chiaureli
Sofiko Chiaureli
Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection
Medea Japaridze
Medea Japaridze
Poet's Mother
Vilen Galustyan
Vilen Galustyan
Sayat-Nova