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The Color of Pomegranates

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1969 · 1h 20m · Drama, History · Soviet Union · Rated PG (GB)

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

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.

Written & directed by
Sergei Parajanov
Starring
Sofiko Chiaureli, Melkon Alekyan, Vilen Galstyan, Gogi Gegechkori
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Pijama Films: available in 126 countries
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