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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