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The Colour Of Pomegranates
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The Color of Pomegranates
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Directed by: Sergei Parajanov
Featuring: Sofiko Chiaureli, Melkon Alekian, Vilen Galustian, Georgi Gegechkori, Hovhannes Minasian, Spartak Baghashvili, Medea Japaridze
Sergei Parajanov’s celebrated masterpiece paints an astonishing portrait of the 18th century Armenian poet Sayat Nova, the ‘King of Song’. Parajanov’s aim was not a conventional biography but a cinematic expression of his work, resulting in an extraordinary visual poem. Key moments in his subject’s life are illustrated through a series of exquisitely orchestrated tableaux filled with rich colour and stunning iconography, each scene a celluloid painting alive with stylised movement.
One of cinema’s most revered and beautiful films, now presented in a stunning new restoration by Martin Scorsese’s The Film Foundation.
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The Color of Pomegranates
Armenian VersionYear: 1969
Time: 78
Aspect Ratios
1.37:1
Audio
Armenian PCM Mono 2.0
The Color of Pomegranates
Russian VersionYear: 1969
Time: 72
Aspect Ratios
1.37:1
Audio
Armenian PCM Mono 2.0
Streaming Options
4723.
+2276
Release Information:
Technical Specifications
Format:
Blu-ray
Discs:
BD-50 (2 Discs)
Total: 2 Discs
Regions:
B (Blu-ray)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37:1
Audio Options:
Armenian PCM Mono 2.0
Resolution:
1080p/24
Subtitles:
English
Supplements
Types of Supplements Included: Documentary, Audio Commentary, Alternate Version, Interview, Book
- Armenian and Russian Cuts
- Optional annotated commentary on the ‘Armenian Cut’ by James Steffen, author of ‘The Cinema of Sergei Parajanov’ and advisor on the new restoration
- Optional audio commentary on the ‘Yutkevich Cut’ by Levon Abrahamyan
- ‘Poetry, Pomegranates and Parajanov: A new appreciation’ by Daniel Bird
- ‘Pomegranates Rediscovered’: Cecilia Cenciarelli of Bologna Cineteca on the multi-national effort to save ‘The Colour of Pomegranates’
- ‘Free Parajanov!’ Tony Rayns on the campaign to free Parajanov
- The World is a Window: The Making of the Colour of Pomegranates’
- Memories About Sayat Nova: Levon Grigoryan's 2006 documentary featuring extracts from the rushes
- Paradjanov: A Requiem
- 112 page limited edition book featuring Martin Scorsese introduction, archive material, new writings, costume designs and storyboards
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