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.

  • Genre: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 1969-10-01
  • Runtime: 80 min
  • Country: Soviet Union
  • Language: Armenian, Azerbaijani, Georgian
  • Status: Released
  • IMDb Rating: 7.372
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