The Color of Pomegranates (1969): Cast
The Color of Pomegranates is a 1969 historical drama directed by Sergei Parajanov, starring Sofiko Chiaureli as Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection, Gogi Gegechkori and Spartak Bagashvili. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Sergei Parajanov
- Original language
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Armenian - Studio
- Armenia Studio
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Color of Pomegranates About?
The premise of The Color of Pomegranates without spoilers.
A poetic evocation of the 18‑century Armenian poet and musician Sayat‑Nova, tracing his life from childhood to death. The film highlights his relationships with women, especially his muse, and interweaves his own verses with extensive still‑camera imagery, a style praised as revolutionary by Mikhail Vartanov.
The Color of Pomegranates Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- poet
- 18th century
- surrealism
- religion
- russia
- art film
- avant garde
- caucasus mountains
- troubadour
- love
- pomegranate
- poetry
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- armenian culture
- bible
- architecture
- book
- candy cinema
- postmodern
- writer director
- religious drama
- armenian
- experimental cinema
- new cinema
- non linear narrative
- living tableau
- poetical
- tableau vivant
- divided into chapters
- poetic celebration
- multiple actors playing same role
- monastery
- fish
- ancient culture
- experimental film
- church
- georgia europe
- tradition
- tableau
- sacrifice
- ritual
- religious icon
- persian
- mysticism
- monk
- metaphor
- invasion
- icon
- episodic structure
- epic
- death
The Color of Pomegranates Cast & Characters
Sofiko Chiaureli leads the cast as Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection, with Gogi Gegechkori as Old Poet and Spartak Bagashvili as Poet's Father. Directed by Sergei Parajanov; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sergei Parajanov
- Sofiko Chiaureli as Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection
- Gogi Gegechkori as Old Poet
- Spartak Bagashvili as Poet's Father
- Medea Japaridze as Poet's Mother
Also Starring in The Color of Pomegranates
· 19 more- Guranda Gabunia
- Bela Mirianashvili
- Vilen Galustyan Sayat-Nova
- Melkon Alekyan Young Poet
- Hovhannes Minasyan Prince
- Onik Minasyan Prince
- Aleksandr Dzhanshiyev Monk
- Sash Andranikian angel
- G. Margaryan
- Yuri Amiryan
- I. Babayan
- Medea Bibileishvili
- T. Dvali
- Zh. Gharibyan
- L. Karamyan
- G. Matsukatov
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More from Sergei Parajanov
More films directed by Sergei Parajanov: The Confession, Ashik Kerib, The Legend of Suram Fortress and Kyiv Frescoes.
The Color of Pomegranates Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer The Colour Of Pomegranates (1969) TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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The Color of Pomegranates FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Color of Pomegranates, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Color of Pomegranates?
The Color of Pomegranates runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Color of Pomegranates released?
The Color of Pomegranates was released on October 1, 1969.
Who directed The Color of Pomegranates?
The Color of Pomegranates was directed by Sergei Parajanov.
More films by Sergei Parajanov Who is in the cast of The Color of Pomegranates?
The Color of Pomegranates stars Sofiko Chiaureli as Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection, Gogi Gegechkori as Old Poet and Spartak Bagashvili as Poet's Father, among 23 credited actors.
Does The Color of Pomegranates have a post-credit scene?
No. The Color of Pomegranates has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Color of Pomegranates in?
The original language of The Color of Pomegranates is Armenian.
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