The Color of Pomegranates

1969 · directed by Sergei Parajanov

Rating
83/100
Hit
yes

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.

The Color of Pomegranates (1969), directed by Sergei Parajanov, rates 83/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

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