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1969 · 80 min · NR

The Color of Pomegranates

Directed by Sergei Parajanov · Drama, History

The Color of Pomegranates (1969) is a Drama film, directed by Sergei Parajanov set in Armenia during the 1700s.

A biopic, with a surreal dreamlike and contemplative tone. Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Tigran Mansuryan
Cinematography
Suren Shakhbazyan
Cast
Sofiko ChiaureliMelkon AlekyanVilen GalstyanGogi GegechkoriHovhannes MinasyanSpartak BagashviliMedea JaparidzeOnik Minasyan

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Armenia
When
1700s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Love & Longing
Tone
Surreal DreamlikeContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
True Story

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