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.
Genre: Drama, History
Starring: Spartak Bagashvili, Sofiko Chiaureli, Medea Japaridze, Vilen Galustyan, Giorgi Gegechkori
Directed & Produced by: Sergei Parajanov, Sergei Parajanov, Sergei Parajanov, Sayat Nova, Suren Shakhbazyan
Release date: 10/1/1969
Running time: 80 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10 by 91 users