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

The Color of Pomegranates

7.419691h 20m
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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.

Directed by Sergei Parajanov

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CAST

The people behind the story

Sofiko Chiaureli
Sofiko ChiaureliThe poet as a young man / The poet's love / The nun in white lace / The angel of resurrection / The mime
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Melkon AlekyanThe poet as a child
Vilen Galstyan
Vilen GalstyanThe poet in the monastery
Gogi Gegechkori
Gogi GegechkoriThe poet as an old man
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Hovhannes MinasyanThe prince
Spartak Bagashvili
Spartak BagashviliThe poet's father
Medea Japaridze
Medea JaparidzeThe poet's mother
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Onik Minasyan

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