The Color of Pomegranates
1969, Armenian. Directed by Sergei Parajanov.
A poetic evocation of the life of Armenian poet Sayat Nova.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Armenian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Sergei ParajanovDirector
- Sofiko ChiaureliThe poet as a young man / The poet's love / The nun in white lace / The angel of resurrection / The mime
- Melkon AlekyanThe poet as a child
- Vilen GalstyanThe poet in the monastery
- Gogi GegechkoriThe poet as an old man
- Hovhannes MinasyanThe prince
- Spartak BagashviliThe poet's father
- Medea JaparidzeThe poet's mother
- Onik MinasyanCast
- Yuri AmiryanCast
- I. BabayanCast
- Medea BibileishviliCast
- T. DvaliCast
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1969
- Original title
- Նռան գույնը
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Sergei Parajanov
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The Color of Pomegranates: quick answers
Is The Color of Pomegranates worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 364 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Color of Pomegranates?
The Color of Pomegranates runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does The Color of Pomegranates have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Color of Pomegranates on?
The Color of Pomegranates isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Color of Pomegranates?
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Who directed The Color of Pomegranates?
The Color of Pomegranates (1969) was directed by Sergei Parajanov and stars Sofiko Chiaureli, Melkon Alekyan, Vilen Galstyan.