Paradjanov: The Color of Armenian Land (1969)
Tsvet armyanskoy zemli (original title)

Cast

Complete credited cast:
	Sergei Parajanov	...	Himself, directs "The Color of Pomegranates"
	Sofiko Chiaureli	...	Sayat Nova
	Mikhail Vartanov	...	Himself
	Martiros Saryan	...	Himself, Painter
	Minas Avetisyan	...	Himself, Painter (as Minas)
	Arto Chakmakchyan	...	Himself
	Robert Elibekyan	...	Himself, Painter
	Yervand Gojabashyan	...	Himself, Painter
	Martin Petrosian	...	Himself, Painter

Storyline

In his debut Mikhail Vartanov presents the ancient and modern art of Armenia through post-impressionist painter Martiros Saryan's silent commentary of gestures. Biblical landscapes, the ruins of temples, frescos, cross-stones, contemporary sculptures of Chakmakchian, the first appearance on film of iconic modernist painter Minas and his paintings, as well as the world famous behind-the-scenes episodes of Sergei Parajanov at work on the landmark film "Sayat Nova". Banned in Soviet Union, the film placed Mikhail Vartanov on KGB's blacklist (1967 - 1990s) and though some of the footage reappeared in his poetic masterpiece Parajanov: The Last Spring, an important part was stolen from the archives - only 1 frame recently surfaced. Written by PARAJANOV.com  

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