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.
Cast: Sofiko Chiaureli, Melkon Alekyan, Vilen Galstyan
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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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Sergei Parajanov
- Cast
- Sofiko Chiaureli, Melkon Alekyan, Vilen Galstyan, Gogi Gegechkori, Hovhannes Minasyan, Spartak Bagashvili
- Studio
- Armenia Studio
Maturity rating
PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
