The Color of Pomegranates
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.
- Year: 1969
- Country: Soviet Union
- Genre: Drama, History
- Studio: Armenia Studio
- Keyword: poet, armenian
- Director: Sergei Parajanov
- Cast: Spartak Bagashvili, Sofiko Chiaureli, Medea Japaridze, Vilen Galustyan, Gogi Gegechkori, Melkon Alekyan