The Color of Pomegranates (1969; Dir.: Sergei Parajanov)

Canon Fodder Episode 28

Daniel and Corky bring their cinematic world tour to 18th century Armenia for this singular work inspired by the life of poet and troubadour Sayat-Nova. But did your hosts find The Color of Pomegranates to be Pom wonderful or Pom not-so-hot?

THE COLOR OF POMEGRANATES FACTS & FIGURES

Sight & Sound  2022 Critics Poll Ranking: #122 (tied)

Armenian premiere: October 1969

IMDB synopsis: “The life of the Armenian poet Sayat-Nova, from childhood to death: his spiritual journey, artistic endeavors, and inner conflicts within the cultural and historical context of Armenia.”

CLIPS & CLIPPINGS

Trailer for The Color of Pomegranates 

The soggy books boys

The young poet

NEXT EPISODE’S MOVIE

Sambizanga (1972; Dir.: Sarah Maldoror)

IMDB synopsis: “A man is wrongfully arrested and tortured to death after he is suspected of being part of a revolutionary group.”

Our review of Sambizanga comes out on December 17!

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