The Color of Pomegranates (1969)

7.3/10 80 min Drama History

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.

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

Guranda Gabunia

Bela Mirianashvili

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