The Color of Pomegranates 1969
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
Actors: Gogi Gegechkori, Melkon Alekyan, Sofiko Chiaureli, Vilen Galstyan
Country: Soviet Union
Keywords:The Color of Pomegranates