The Color of Pomegranates (1969)
1h 20m | PG-13
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.
Director: Sergei Parajanov
Studio: Armenia Studio
Genre: Drama, History
Video: 720p
Cast
Spartak Bagashvili
as Poet's Father
Sofiko Chiaureli
as Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection
Medea Japaridze
as Poet's Mother
Vilen Galustyan
as Sayat-Nova
Gogi Gegechkori
as Old Poet
Melkon Alekyan
as Young Poet