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The Color of Pomegranates

The Color of Pomegranates

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

7.4(295 votes)
1969
1h 20m
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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Companies:
Armenia Studio

Languages

Original:hy
Spoken:
ArmenianAzerbaijaniGeorgian

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