The Color of Armenian Land (1969)
In his wordless debut film, Mikhail Vartanov presents the ancient and modern art of Armenia through the post-impressionist painter Martiros Saryan’s silent commentary of gestures. Biblical landscapes, the ruins of temples, frescos, cross-stones, contemporary sculptures of Tchakmakchian (Chakmakchyan), the first appearance on film of iconic modernist painter Minas and his paintings, as well as the world famous behind-the-scenes episodes of Sergei Parajanov’s landmark "The Color of Pomegranates (Sayat Nova)." The film had its first public screening at one of the world’s largest and prestigious cinematic events, the Busan International Film Festival, 43 years after it was made.
Director: Mikhail Vartanov
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: October 1, 1969
Cast
- Sergei Parajanov - Himself
- Mikhail Vartanov - Himself
- Minas Avetisyan - Himself, painter
- Sofiko Chiaureli - Sayat Nova (archive footage)
- Martiros Saryan - Himself, Painter
- Arto Tchakmakchian - Himself
- Robert Elibekyan - Himself, Painter
- Yervand Gojabashyan - Himself, Painter
- Martin Petrosian - Himself, Painter
Screenplay
- Mikhail Vartanov (Screenplay)
- B. Sahakov
Music: Tigran Mansuryan, Komitas
Production: Yerevan Documentary Film Studio, Hayk Studio
Country: Soviet Union
Language: No Language
Original Language: ru
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Color of Armenian Land about?
- In his wordless debut film, Mikhail Vartanov presents the ancient and modern art of Armenia through the post-impressionist painter Martiros Saryan’s silent commentary of gestures. Biblical landscapes, the ruins of temples, frescos, cross-stones, contemporary sculptures of Tchakmakchian (Chakmakchyan), the first appearance on film of iconic modernist painter Minas and his paintings, as well as the world famous behind-the-scenes episodes of Sergei Parajanov’s landmark "The Color of Pomegranates (Sayat Nova)." The film had its first public screening at one of the world’s largest and prestigious cinematic events, the Busan International Film Festival, 43 years after it was made.
- Who directed The Color of Armenian Land?
- The Color of Armenian Land was directed by Mikhail Vartanov.
- Who stars in The Color of Armenian Land?
- The Color of Armenian Land stars Sergei Parajanov, Mikhail Vartanov, Minas Avetisyan, Sofiko Chiaureli, Martiros Saryan, Arto Tchakmakchian.
- How long is The Color of Armenian Land?
- The Color of Armenian Land has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is The Color of Armenian Land?
- The Color of Armenian Land is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Color of Armenian Land produced?
- The Color of Armenian Land was produced in Soviet Union.