Parajanov’s film, originally titled Sayat Nova, is presented as a film-poem, focusing on the unique life of the bard while blending personal dreams and fantasy.
The authorities' insistence on renaming the film to The Colour of Pomegranates pushed Parajanov to embrace the title, which symbolically resonates throughout his artistic vision.
Filming at the David Gareji monastery in 1967 highlighted Parajanov's commitment to showcasing transnational culture, featuring Armenian, Georgian, and Azerbaijani influences displayed through the film.
The vivid metaphors in The Colour of Pomegranates, such as pomegranates bleeding juice and the khachkar carvings, capture the essence of Armenian spirituality and historical continuity.
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