The Color of Pomegranates (1969)
The Color of Pomegranates is a 1969 drama film directed by Sergei Parajanov, with a running time of 1h 20m. It stars Spartak Bagashvili, Sofiko Chiaureli and Medea Japaridze.
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.
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What is The Color of Pomegranates about?
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.
When was The Color of Pomegranates released?
The Color of Pomegranates was released on 1 October 1969.
How long is The Color of Pomegranates?
The Color of Pomegranates runs 1h 20m.
Who made The Color of Pomegranates?
The Color of Pomegranates was directed by Sergei Parajanov.
Cast
- Spartak Bagashvili as Poet's Father
- Sofiko Chiaureli as Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection
- Medea Japaridze as Poet's Mother
- Vilen Galstyan as Sayat-Nova
- Gogi Gegechkori as Old Poet
- Melkon Alekyan as Young Poet
- Hovhannes Minasyan as Prince
- Onik Minasyan as Prince
- Yuri Amiryan
- I. Babayan
- Medea Bibileishvili
- T. Dvali