The Color of Pomegranates
Նռան գույնը
“A poetic evocation of the life of Armenian poet Sayat Nova.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-05
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Sofiko Chiaureli
The poet as a young man / The poet's love / The nun in white lace / The angel of resurrection / The mime
Melkon Alekyan
The poet as a child
Vilen Galstyan
The poet in the monastery
Gogi Gegechkori
The poet as an old man
Hovhannes Minasyan
The prince
Spartak Bagashvili
The poet's father
Medea Japaridze
The poet's mother
Onik Minasyan
Yuri Amiryan
I. Babayan
Medea Bibileishvili
T. Dvali
Aleksandr Dzhanshiyev
Monk
Guranda Gabunia
Zh. Gharibyan
L. Karamyan
G. Margaryan
G. Matsukatov
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 20, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergei Parajanov
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergei Parajanov, Bagrat Oganesyan
- Original Score
- Tigran Mansuryan
- Original Title
- Նռան գույնը
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Armenian, Azerbaijani, Georgian
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Armenia Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergei Parajanov
Sergei Parajanov, Bagrat Oganesyan
Tigran Mansuryan
Suren Shakhbazyan
Sergei Parajanov, Marfa Ponomarenko
Department Leadership Roster
Elene Akhvlediani
Costume Design
Stepan Andranikyan
Production Design
Zh. Sarabyan
Costume Design
Sergei Parajanov
Writer
I. Karalyan
Costume Design
Sergei Parajanov
Director
Sergei Parajanov
Editor
Suren Shakhbazyan
Director of Photography
Tigran Mansuryan
Original Music Composer
Marfa Ponomarenko
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is The Color of Pomegranates about?
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.
Who directed The Color of Pomegranates?
The Color of Pomegranates was directed by Sergei Parajanov.
Who stars in The Color of Pomegranates?
The principal cast of The Color of Pomegranates includes Sofiko Chiaureli, Melkon Alekyan, Vilen Galstyan, Gogi Gegechkori, Hovhannes Minasyan.
When was The Color of Pomegranates released and how long is it?
The Color of Pomegranates was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Color of Pomegranates?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Color of Pomegranates was composed by Tigran Mansuryan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Color of Pomegranates?
The Color of Pomegranates holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).