Sergei Parajanov | 1969 | USSR | 1h19m | Armenian language with English subtitles
Sergei Parajanov’s THE COLOR OF POMEGRANATES stands as one of the most visually distinctive works in twentieth century cinema. Structured less as a conventional biography than as a series of symbolic tableaux, the film traces the life of Armenian poet Sayat Nova through images that blur the boundary between ritual, memory and myth.
Parajanov rejects narrative continuity in favour of visual composition, creating a cinematic language that has influenced generations of filmmakers from Andrei Tarkovsky to contemporary experimental artists. Each frame functions as a self contained artwork, inviting viewers to read cinema as a poetic medium rather than a storytelling device.
Produced under difficult political conditions and later censored by Soviet authorities, the film embodies artistic independence in its refusal to conform to state sanctioned aesthetics. Its endurance lies in its ability to transform cultural heritage into a universal cinematic experience.
For audiences curious about the possibilities of film as visual poetry, this screening provides a rare chance to engage with a work that reshaped the grammar of image based storytelling. Its reputation has only grown as new generations discover its singular vision.
Location: FOMO Secret Cinema, Bazari Orbeliani, Tbilisi. A five minute walk from Liberty Square metro.
How to find FOMO: Enter the Bazari via Atoneli St above Carrefour and take the stairs on your left as soon as you enter next to the karaoke booth. FOMO is one flight up. Video instructions here: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17933106294029235
T&Cs: Guests must enter the Bazari by 23:00 to gain access to the FOMO Cinema Lounge Bar. If the Atoneli St entrance is locked you can get in via the side entrance on Sulkhanishvil St between 21:00 and 23:00. We close at 02:00 each evening. No refunds are issued unless we cancel the screening ourselves.
FOMO Secret Cinema • Bazari Orbeliani, 0105 Tbilisi, Georgia
