The Colour of Pomegranates – Blu-ray

Sergei Parajanov's celebrated masterpiece paints an astonishing portrait of the 18th century Armenian poet Sayat Nova, the 'King of Song'. Parajanov's aim was not a conventional biography but a cinematic expression of his work, resulting in an extraordinary visual poem. Key moments in his subject's life are illustrated through a series of exquisitely orchestrated tableaux filled with rich colour and stunning iconography, each scene a celluloid painting alive with stylised movement.

Special Features:

Disc 1

Martin Scorsese's The Film Foundation restoration of the Armenian version (The Parajanov Cut)
The Russian version (The Yutkevich Cut) prepared using The Film Foundation's restored material
Optional annotated commentary on the Armenian Cut by James Steffen, author of 'he Cinema of Sergei Parajanov and advisor on the new restoration
Optional audio commentary on the Yutkevich Cut by Levon Abrahamyan
Disc 2

New 2K restoration of Sergei Parajanov's short film Kiev Frescoe with optional annotated commentary by Daniel Bird
Poetry, Pomegranates and Parajanov: A new appreciation by Daniel Bird
Pomegranates Rediscovered: Cecilia Cenciarelli of Bologna Cineteca on the multi-national effort to save The Colour of Pomegranates
Free Parajanov! Tony Rayns on the campaign to free Parajanov
The World is a Window: The Making of the Colour of Pomegranates
Memories About Sayat Nova: Levon Grigoryan's 2006 documentary featuring extracts from the rushes