The Color of Pomegranates
“A poetic evocation of the life of Armenian poet Sayat Nova.”
The Color of Pomegranates is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 24 July 2026.
Where to watch The Color of Pomegranates
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Sergei Parajanov
- Release date
- 1969-10-01
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Language
- Armenian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Studio
- Armenia Studio
The Color of Pomegranates — trailer
About The Color of Pomegranates
The Color of Pomegranates is a 1969 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Sergei Parajanov, starring Spartak Bagashvili, Sofiko Chiaureli and Medea Japaridze. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 340 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Color of Pomegranates in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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
Spartak Bagashvili
Poet's Father
Sofiko Chiaureli
Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection
Medea Japaridze
Poet's Mother
Vilen Galstyan
Sayat-Nova
Gogi Gegechkori
Old Poet
Melkon Alekyan
Young Poet
Hovhannes Minasyan
Prince
Onik Minasyan
Prince
Yuri Amiryan
I. Babayan
Medea Bibileishvili
T. Dvali
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Color of Pomegranates in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream The Color of Pomegranates on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Is The Color of Pomegranates on Netflix?+
The Color of Pomegranates is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is The Color of Pomegranates?+
The Color of Pomegranates has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
Who stars in The Color of Pomegranates?+
The Color of Pomegranates stars Spartak Bagashvili, Sofiko Chiaureli, Medea Japaridze, Vilen Galstyan and Gogi Gegechkori.
When did The Color of Pomegranates come out?+
The Color of Pomegranates is a 1969 movie directed by Sergei Parajanov.
What genre is The Color of Pomegranates?+
The Color of Pomegranates is Drama and History film.
Who directed The Color of Pomegranates?+
The Color of Pomegranates was directed by Sergei Parajanov.
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