The Color of Pomegranates
“A poetic evocation of the life of Armenian poet Sayat Nova”
7.3(318 votes)
October 1, 1969
1h 20m
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 ParajanovWriters
Sergei Parajanov, Bagrat Oganesyan
