The Color of Pomegranates (1969)
10/01/1969 (SU) • 1h 20m
A poetic evocation of the life of Armenian poet Sayat Nova
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.
Top Billed Cast
Poet's Father
Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection
Poet's Mother
Sayat-Nova
Old Poet
Young Poet
Prince
Prince
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