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The Color of Pomegranates

1969Movie1 h 20 min

DramaHistory
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes95%83%

A slow-burning, awe-inspiring drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Poetic Cinema
  • Visual Masterpiece
  • Biographical Art Film
  • Surrealist Vision
  • Cultural Exploration
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Stylized Drama
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Armenian History
  • Aesthetic Brilliance

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Sergei Parajanov
Written by
Sergei Parajanov
Music by
Tigran Mansuryan

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Facts

October 1, 1969 · 1 h 20 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 1, 1969
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Armenian
Also spoken
Azerbaijani, Georgian
Made in
Russia
Available in
134 countries

Tropes

Random Events Plot, Anthropomorphic Personification, Mind Screw +9

  • Random Events Plot
  • Anthropomorphic Personification
  • Mind Screw
  • Color Motifs
  • Biblical Motifs
  • Scenery Porn
  • The Stoic
  • Biopic
  • No Animals Were Harmed
  • Grim Reaper
  • Rule of Symbolism
  • Costume Porn

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Color of Pomegranates?"

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Where can I stream The Color of Pomegranates?

Eternal Family

In the United States, The Color of Pomegranates streams on Eternal Family. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is The Color of Pomegranates worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Can I half-watch The Color of Pomegranates?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 9 for non-linear narrative.

Is The Color of Pomegranates good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Color of Pomegranates in English?

ArmenianAzerbaijaniGeorgian

No, it was made in Armenian, with some Azerbaijani and Georgian.