The Color of Pomegranates

Overview

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

Language:

hy

Cast:

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