Sergei Parajanov's celebrated, dreamlike masterpiece paints an astonishing portrait of the 18th century Armenian poet Sayat Nova, the "King of Songs". Parajanov's aim was not a conventional biography but a cinematic expression of his work, resulting in an extraordinary visual poem.
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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 elluloid painting alive with stylised movement. One of cinema's most revered and beautiful films, The colour of pomegranates" is a unique and rewarding experience that haunts the memory long after viewing. [Fonte: editore]