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.

"A poetic evocation of the life of Armenian poet Sayat Nova"

Credits

Sergei ParajanovDirector

Spartak BagashviliPoet's Father

Sofiko ChiaureliPoet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection

Medea JaparidzePoet's Mother

Vilen GalustyanSayat-Nova