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Title

Red pomegranate [motion picture] / An Armenfilm Production.

Publication

New York : Ifex Films, 1969.

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Additional Authors

Paradzhanov, Sergeĭ, 1924-1990.

Description

2 film reels (75 min.) : sd. col.; 16 mm.

Summary

The words of 17th century Armenian poet Arutuin Sayadian, also known as "Sayat Nova" (The King of Song), are captured in this visual pastiche which is both a stylized biography of the writer and a tribute to his work. Charted into eight sections of his life from childhood to death, the film is rich in symbols of the sacred and secular life and of the country, a country said to have suffered as Sayat Nova suffered and as Christ did. In a memorable scene, Parajanov marks out the map of Armenia with the scarlet juice of three bleeding pomegranates. (Does not circulate)

Alternative Title

• Sayat Nova
• Color of pomegranates

Subjects

• Motion pictures > Soviet Union
• Motion pictures > Armenia (Republic)
• Foreign films > Soviet Union
• Feature films
• Foreign films > Armenia (Republic)

Note

• In Armenian with English subtitles.
• Alternate titles: The Color of Pomegranates, Sayat Nova.

Credits (note)

• Director, screenplay, Sergei Parajanov; photography, Suren and M. Shakhbazian; music, Tigran Mansurian.

Performer (note)

• Sofiko Chiaureli, M. Aleksanian, V. Galstian, G. Eagechkari.

Title

Red pomegranate [motion picture] / An Armenfilm Production.

Imprint

New York : Ifex Films, 1969.

Credits

Director, screenplay, Sergei Parajanov; photography, Suren and M. Shakhbazian; music, Tigran Mansurian.

Cast

Sofiko Chiaureli, M. Aleksanian, V. Galstian, G. Eagechkari.

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Added Author

Paradzhanov, Sergeĭ, 1924-1990.

Added Title

Sayat Nova

Color of pomegranates

Branch Call Number

M16 3508 R