The Color of Pomegranates

A poetic evocation of the life of Armenian poet Sayat Nova.

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.

• Release date
• October 1, 1969
• Runtime
• 80 min
• Genres
• Drama, History
• Director
• Sergei Parajanov

Cast

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

M

Melkon Alekyan Young Poet

H

Hovhannes Minasyan Prince

O

Onik Minasyan Prince