Released:
1969-10-01

Overview:
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.

Director:
Sergei Parajanov

Runtime:
1h 20min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Spartak Bagashvili
  as
  Poet's Father
• 
  Sofiko Chiaureli
  as
  Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection
• 
  Medea Japaridze
  as
  Poet's Mother
• 
  Vilen Galustyan
  as
  Sayat-Nova
• 
  Gogi Gegechkori
  as
  Old Poet