The Color of Pomegranates (1969) – Filming Locations
Drama / History · Directed by Sergei Parajanov · Starring Spartak Bagashvili, Sofiko Chiaureli
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.
Where was The Color of Pomegranates filmed?
- Yerevan, Armenia, Yerevan – Primary studio location where elaborate tableaux vivants and symbolic scenes were constructed and filmed. Parajanov used the studio facilities to create the film's distinctive visual poetry through constructed sets and carefully composed frames representing episodes from Armenian poet Sayat-Nova's life
- Echmiadzin, Armenia, Echmiadzin – Religious and ceremonial sequences reflecting the spiritual dimension of Sayat-Nova's life and Armenian Christian heritage. The ancient cathedral provided authentic Armenian ecclesiastical backdrop for scenes depicting the poet's spiritual journey and cultural context
- Khor Virap, Armenia, Ararat Province – Symbolic and historical sequences evoking Armenian monastic tradition and the poet's contemplative periods. This historically significant Armenian monastery served as a location for scenes exploring religious devotion and Armenia's cultural memory