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The Color of Pomegranates (1969)

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.

  • Drama
  • History

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Spartak BagashviliSpartak BagashviliPoet's Father
  • Photo of Sofiko ChiaureliSofiko ChiaureliPoet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection
  • Photo of Medea JaparidzeMedea JaparidzePoet's Mother
  • Photo of Vilen GalustyanVilen GalustyanSayat-Nova
  • Photo of Gogi GegechkoriGogi GegechkoriOld Poet
  • Photo of Melkon AlekyanMelkon AlekyanYoung Poet
  • Photo of Hovhannes MinasyanHovhannes MinasyanPrince
  • Photo of Onik MinasyanOnik MinasyanPrince
  • Photo of Yuri AmiryanYuri Amiryan
  • Photo of I. BabayanI. Babayan

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