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The Color of Pomegranates is a 1969 Soviet Armenian art film written and directed by Sergei Parajanov. The film is a poetic treatment of the life of 18th-century Armenian poet and troubadour Sayat-Nova. It has appeared in many polls as one of the greatest films ever made and was hailed as revolutionary by Mikhail Vartanov. The film is now regarded as a landmark in film history.
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1969 · 1h 20m · Drama · History
TMDB 7.3/10 (344 votes)
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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Sergei ParajanovDirector
Spartak Bagashvilias Poet's Father
Sofiko Chiaurelias Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection
Medea Japaridzeas Poet's Mother
Vilen Galstyanas Sayat-Nova
Gogi Gegechkorias Old PoetMMelkon Alekyanas Young PoetHHovhannes Minasyanas PrinceOOnik Minasyanas PrinceYYuri AmiryanII. BabayanMMedea BibileishviliTT. DvaliAAleksandr Dzhanshiyevas Monk
Guranda Gabunia