Rediscovering the Classics
The Color of Pomegranates / Sayat Nova
1969
Armenian
Soviet Union

Directors: Sergei Parajanov
Synopsis
This avant-garde film by Russian director Sergei Parajanov depicts the life of revered the 18th-century Armenian poet and musician Sayat-Nova (Vilen Galstyan). 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 (Sofiko Chiaureli). The production tells Sayat-Nova's dramatic story by using both his poems and largely still camerawork, creating an impressionistic work.Details of Cast
Sofiko Chiaureli, Melkon Alekian, Vilen Galustian, Georgi GegechkoriDetails of Crew
DoP- Suren ShahbazyanEditor -Marfa PonomarenkoMusic- Tigran MansurianSound Design- Yuri SayadyanProducer Details
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Sergei ParajanovFilms in this category
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Journey of the Hyena
1973 Wolof -
The Red Shoes
1948 English, French -
Ugetsu
1953 Japanese -
Taipei Story
1985 Mandarin -
Kummatty
1979 Malayalam
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