The Color of Pomegranates

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Spartak Bagashvili Poet's Father

Sofiko Chiaureli Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection

Medea Japaridze Poet's Mother

Vilen Galstyan Sayat-Nova

Gogi Gegechkori Old Poet