THE COLOR OF POMEGRANATES (SAYAT NOVA)

A film by Sergei PARAJANOV

Armenia / 78'’ / status : completed

A poetic, surreal portrait of the revered 18th century Armenian ashugh (poet and musician) Sayat Nova, the “King of Song,” recounting the stages of his life as a writer, lover and priest.

Press

“Compelling in a way that ’s almost impossible to describe. This is essential viewing.”

The Chicago Reader