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The Color of Pomegranates (1969)

7.4 | Oct 01, 1969 (SU) | Drama, History | 01:20

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.

Featured Crew

Writer, Director, Editor, Art Direction, Choreographer
Writer
Set Decoration
Original Music Composer
First Assistant Director
Production Design
Makeup Artist
Costume Design
Sound Designer
Script Editor

Cast

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Spartak Bagashvili
Poet's Father
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Sofiko Chiaureli
Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection
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Medea Japaridze
Poet's Mother
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Vilen Galustyan
Sayat-Nova
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Melkon Alekyan
Young Poet