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The Color of Pomegranates (1969)

Directed by Sergei Parajanov · 80 min · Drama, History

41.2 TOPICAL score · #2,580 of 6,776 films

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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.

The Color of Pomegranates (1969, directed by Sergei Parajanov) has a TOPICAL score of 41.2 - ranked 2,580 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on critics and audience, and lowest on awards. Critics: 94% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.2/10 critics' average. Audiences: TMDB 7.4/10 (362 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 35 languages.

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Critics69
Audience67
Awards0
Historical impact51
Lasting engagement42
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Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Sofiko Chiaureli, Melkon Alekyan, Vilen Galstyan, Gogi Gegechkori

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