The Color of Pomegranates
movie
A poetic evocation of the life of Armenian poet Sayat Nova
Released October 01, 1969
Overview
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.
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 Galustyan
as
Sayat-Nova
Gogi Gegechkori
as
Old Poet
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Melkon Alekyan
as
Young Poet
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Hovhannes Minasyan
as
Prince
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Onik Minasyan
as
Prince
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Yuri Amiryan
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I. Babayan
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Medea Bibileishvili
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T. Dvali
Crew
Sergei Parajanov
as
Director
Sergei Parajanov
as
Writer
Stepan Andranikyan
as
Production Design
Sergei Parajanov
as
Editor
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Mikael Arakelyan
as
Set Decoration
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Elene Akhvlediani
as
Costume Design
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I. Karalyan
as
Costume Design
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Zh. Sarabyan
as
Costume Design
Sergei Parajanov
as
Art Direction
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V. Asatryan
as
Makeup Artist
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P. Aschyan
as
Makeup Artist
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Aram Samvelyan
as
First Assistant Director