The Color of Armenian Land
Цвет армянской земли
Synopsis
In his wordless debut film, Mikhail Vartanov presents the ancient and modern art of Armenia through the post-impressionist painter Martiros Saryan’s silent commentary of gestures. Biblical landscapes, the ruins of temples, frescos, cross-stones, contemporary sculptures of Tchakmakchian (Chakmakchyan), the first appearance on film of iconic modernist painter Minas and his paintings, as well as the world famous behind-the-scenes episodes of Sergei Parajanov’s landmark "The Color of Pomegranates (Sayat Nova)." The film had its first public screening at one of the world’s largest and prestigious cinematic events, the Busan International Film Festival, 43 years after it was made.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mikhail Vartanov
- Screenplay & Story
- Mikhail Vartanov
- Original Score
- Tigran Mansuryan, Komitas
- Original Title
- Цвет армянской земли
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Yerevan Documentary Film Studio, Hayk Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mikhail Vartanov
Mikhail Vartanov, B. Sahakov
Tigran Mansuryan, Komitas
Mikhail Vartanov
Department Leadership Roster
Mikhail Vartanov
Director
Mikhail Vartanov
Screenplay
B. Sahakov
Writer
Mikhail Vartanov
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Color of Armenian Land
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What is The Color of Armenian Land about?
In his wordless debut film, Mikhail Vartanov presents the ancient and modern art of Armenia through the post-impressionist painter Martiros Saryan’s silent commentary of gestures. Biblical landscapes, the ruins of temples, frescos, cross-stones, contemporary sculptures of Tchakmakchian (Chakmakchyan), the first appearance on film of iconic modernist painter Minas and his paintings, as well as the world famous behind-the-scenes episodes of Sergei Parajanov’s landmark "The Color of Pomegranates (Sayat Nova)." The film had its first public screening at one of the world’s largest and prestigious cinematic events, the Busan International Film Festival, 43 years after it was made.
Who directed The Color of Armenian Land?
The Color of Armenian Land was directed by Mikhail Vartanov.
Who stars in The Color of Armenian Land?
The principal cast of The Color of Armenian Land includes Sergei Parajanov, Mikhail Vartanov, Minas Avetisyan, Sofiko Chiaureli, Martiros Saryan.
When was The Color of Armenian Land released and how long is it?
The Color of Armenian Land was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Color of Armenian Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Color of Armenian Land was composed by Tigran Mansuryan, Komitas.