THE COLOR OF POMEGRANATES

SERGEI PARAJANOV | SOVIET UNION | 1969 | 79 MIN | NR | ARMENIAN, AZERBAIJANI, GEORGIAN

Often cited as one of cinema’s greatest achievements, the life of Armenian poet Sayat-Nova is visually told through jaw-dropping and surreal tableaux from director Sergei Parajanov.

Cast: Sofiko Chiaureli, Melkon Alekyan, Vilen Galstyan, Gogi Gegechkori

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Part of the Philadelphia Film Society’s AP Bio series.

No late night study sessions or textbooks needed for these adventurous films that forego the standard, Oscar-baity practices synonymous with the cinematic biopic tradition for more imaginative, unique, and illuminating interpretations of life.