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The Color of Pomegranates

A poetic evocation of the life of Armenian poet Sayat Nova.

19691h 20mNo ratings yet
  • Drama
  • History

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.

Keywords

  • awestruck
  • poet
  • bewildered
  • armenian

Details

Status
Released
Release date
October 1, 1969
Original language
Armenian
Spoken languages
armenian, georgian
Countries
Soviet Union
Production
Armenia Studio
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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