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. The production tells Sayat-Nova's dramatic story by using both his poems and largely still camerawork, creating a work hailed as revolutionary by Mikhail Vartanov.

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Sofiko Chiaureli

The poet as a young man / The poet's love / The nun in white lace / The angel of resurrection / The mime

Vilen Galstyan

The poet in the monastery

Gogi Gegechkori

The poet as an old man

Spartak Bagashvili

The poet's father

Medea Japaridze

The poet's mother

Guranda Gabunia

Bela Mirianashvili

Sash Andranikian

angel