Mikhail Vartanov

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Parajanov: The Last Spring TrailerThe Color of Armenian Land Trailer

Vartanov was blacklisted for his debut film, The Color of Land (1969), where he portrayed his dissident friends Paradjanov (imprisoned in 1974) and Minas (assassinated in 1975). When Vartanov's artistic freedom was restored 20 years later, he responded with Minas: A Requiem (1989) and Parajanov: The Last Spring (1992) - his masterpiece, which was admired by some of cinema's most important luminaries, including Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese.

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The Color of Pomegranates Trailer (1969)

01 October 1969

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.

Aivazovsky and Armenia Trailer (1983)

25 December 1983

Aivazovsky's paintings on historical Armenian themes. His works were not only on marine subjects. In this short we can also see the church of St.

Parajanov: The Last Spring Trailer (1992)

30 December 1992

Made in wartime and edited in candlelight, Vartanov's rarely-seen masterpiece tells about his friendship with the genius Parajanov who was imprisoned by KGB "at the height of his fame ".

Seasons of the Year Trailer (1975)

01 January 1975

The last collaboration of Artavazd Peleshian and cinematographer Mikhail Vartanov is a film-essay about Armenia's shepherds, about the contradiction and the harmony between man and nature, scored to Vivaldi's Four Seasons.

The Mulberry Tree Trailer (1980)

03 May 1980

In their first collaboration Melkonian and cinematographer Mikhail Vartanov film two neighbour families that both claim ownership of a huge mulberry tree growing in the middle of their two houses.

The Color of Armenian Land Trailer (1969)

01 October 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.

The Kite Day Trailer (1986)

02 April 1986

A story about young Annie who's taking her parents divorce very hard.

Kochari Trailer (1983)

05 April 1983

The hero, who came from the village to the city, accidentally meets an old friend. Excited about that meeting they visit all their villagers who already live in the city.

Mother's House Trailer (1980)

01 January 1980

Vahan, a well-known elderly doctor, comes to his native village to once again try to convince his mother, who lives alone in an old house, to move to the city.