A poetic evocation of the life of Armenian poet Sayat Nova
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.
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 Galustyan
Sayat-Nova
Gogi Gegechkori
Old Poet
Melkon Alekyan
Young Poet
Hovhannes Minasyan
Prince
Onik Minasyan
Prince
Sash Andranikian
angel
Scorpio Rising
The Carabineers
The Deserter and the Nomads
The Legend of Suram Fortress
Sisters with Transistors
The Color Purple: The Color of Success
The Death of Empedocles
Easter Eggs
Six portraits XL : 1 Léon et Guillaume
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
Norma Rae
Address Unknown
The Marathon Family
The Ornithologist
Bullet Ballet
Cactus Flower
The Ascent
2 or 3 Things I Know About Her
The Painted Bird
August Vacation