The Color of Pomegranates(1969)
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A poetic evocation of the life of Armenian poet Sayat Nova.
The Color of Pomegranates Synopsis
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) is a drama and history film directed by Sergei Parajanov, released on October 1, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Sofiko Chiaureli, Melkon Alekyan, Vilen Galstyan and Gogi Gegechkori. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 354 ratings.
- Director:
- Sergei Parajanov
- Writers:
- Sergei Parajanov, Bagrat Oganesyan
- Cinematographer:
- Suren Shakhbazyan
- Composer:
- Tigran Mansuryan
- Production:
- Armenia Studio
- Status:
- Released
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Parajanov's restored Sayat Nova (The Color of Pomegranates)
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The Color of Pomegranates Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sofiko Chiaureli
as The poet as a young man / The poet's love / The nun in white lace / The angel of resurrection / The mime
- Melkon Alekyan
Melkon Alekyan
as The poet as a child
Vilen Galstyan
as The poet in the monastery
Gogi Gegechkori
as The poet as an old man
- Hovhannes Minasyan
Hovhannes Minasyan
as The prince
Spartak Bagashvili
as The poet's father
Medea Japaridze
as The poet's mother
- Onik Minasyan
Onik Minasyan
- Yuri Amiryan
Yuri Amiryan
- I. Babayan
I. Babayan
- Medea Bibileishvili
Medea Bibileishvili
- T. Dvali
T. Dvali
Key crew
Directed by Sergei Parajanov, written by Sergei Parajanov and Bagrat Oganesyan.
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The Color of Pomegranates Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 354 ratings.
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The Color of Pomegranates – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Color of Pomegranates online?
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The Color of Pomegranates (1969) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Eternal Family, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Color of Pomegranates?
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The main cast of The Color of Pomegranates (1969) includes Sofiko Chiaureli, Melkon Alekyan, Vilen Galstyan, Gogi Gegechkori and Hovhannes Minasyan. The film was directed by Sergei Parajanov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Color of Pomegranates released?
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The Color of Pomegranates was released on October 1, 1969 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Color of Pomegranates worth watching?
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The Color of Pomegranates (1969) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 354 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Color of Pomegranates?
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