The Color of Pomegranates

1h 20m · 1969 · Directed by Sergei Parajanov · 4.1 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Color of Pomegranates (1969) runs 1h 20m, directed by Sergei Parajanov. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Drama, History

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.