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The Color of Pomegranates

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

★ 7.3 1969 80 min DramaHistory

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.

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Release
1969-10-01
TMDB score
7.3/10
Original language
HY
Status
Released
Production
Soviet Union
Studio
Armenia Studio
Topicspoetarmenianawestruckbewildered

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