The Color of Pomegranates

The Color of Pomegranates

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

Directed by Sergei Parajanov

Produced by Armenia Studio

196980 min7.3 / 10

A visually poetic, meditative portrait of an Armenian poet's life told through tableaux vivants and verse, prioritizing aesthetic and spiritual contemplation over narrative momentum.

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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  • Is The Color of Pomegranates one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 98% of films.

  • Is The Color of Pomegranates sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is The Color of Pomegranates scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Color of Pomegranates violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does The Color of Pomegranates end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Color of Pomegranates easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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