The Color of Pomegranates
Dir: Sergei Parajanov
Soviet Union, 1969, 80 minsmins, DCP
Cast: Sofiko Chiaureli, Melkon Alekyan, Vilen Galstyan
Inspired by Armenian troubadour-poet Sayat-Nova, The Color of Pomegranates is a series of tableaux galvanized by scenes from his life and his poems. Poetic and intoxicatingly elusive, Parajanov’s masterpiece is a groundbreaking work of art that defies traditional cinematic language, and its passionate fans – including Godard and Antonioni – have called it one of the greatest films ever made. Screening with Kiev Frescoes (1966, 16min), which Parajanov experimented with his newfound cinematic style before Pomegranates . The production was shut down by the studio, but the surviving footage was compiled into this short film.
Press here for more details on Programme Update for Cine Fan Screenings on 22 & 23 February.
Screening:
In-theatre Screening
Full House 2020-02-01 (Sat)
19:00Door Tickets Available at the Venue on Screening Date 2020-02-22 (Sat)
14:30
Full HouseRemarks
- On-the-day Ticket Purchase Arrangement : Tickets are available at URBTIX outlets until one hour before the screening, after which tickets are available at URBTIX website and mobile app. On-the-day tickets will also be available at the Self-service Ticketing Kiosk of the respective venue, subject to availability.
- Unless otherwise stated, all films (except English-speaking films) are subtitled in English.
- While it is the HKIFFS’s policy to secure the best possible print of the original version for all its screenings, the HKIFFS appreciates its patrons’ understanding on occasions when less than perfect screening copies are screened.
