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DRAMA . 1969 . 1h 20m . HY . 7.3/10

The Color of Pomegranates_

Original: Նռան գույնը

"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.

Starring Spartak Bagashvili, Sofiko Chiaureli, Medea Japaridze
7.3/10
Rating
1h 20m
Runtime
1969
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Spartak Bagashvili stars as Poet's Father in The Color of Pomegranates.
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Year context
The Color of Pomegranates was released 57 years ago in 1969.
Overview
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 m...
The Color of Pomegranates is a Drama, History film with a runtime of 1h 20m.

CAST (20)

Spartak Bagashvili
Spartak Bagashvili
Poet's Father
Sofiko Chiaureli
Sofiko Chiaureli
Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection
Medea Japaridze
Medea Japaridze
Poet's Mother
Vilen Galustyan
Vilen Galustyan
Sayat-Nova
Gogi Gegechkori
Gogi Gegechkori
Old Poet
MA
Melkon Alekyan
Young Poet
HM
Hovhannes Minasyan
Prince
OM
Onik Minasyan
Prince
YA
Yuri Amiryan
IB
I. Babayan
MB
Medea Bibileishvili
TD
T. Dvali
AD
Aleksandr Dzhanshiyev
Monk
Guranda Gabunia
Guranda Gabunia
ZG
Zh. Gharibyan
LK
L. Karamyan
GM
G. Margaryan
GM
G. Matsukatov
YM
Yuri Merdenov
Bela Mirianashvili
Bela Mirianashvili

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
80 min (1h 20m)
Original Title
Նռան գույնը
Language
HY
Country
SU
Rating
7.3/10 (321 votes)
Popularity
5

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is The Color of Pomegranates?
The Color of Pomegranates has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in The Color of Pomegranates?
The cast of The Color of Pomegranates includes Spartak Bagashvili, Sofiko Chiaureli, Medea Japaridze, Vilen Galustyan, Gogi Gegechkori.
What is the rating of The Color of Pomegranates?
The Color of Pomegranates has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 321 votes on TMDB.

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