Direction: Mikhail Vartanov

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Mikhail Vartanov. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Autumn Pastoral (S)

1971 · Documentary · 10 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)

Direction Mikhail Vartanov

Plot The screenplay of the Autumn Pastoral (1971) was written by Artavazd Peleshian for Armenfilm studio in Armenia. Mikhail Vartanov wrote the usual “director’s scenario” and composer Tigran Mansuryan improvised and...

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The Color of Armenian Land (S)

1969 · Documentary · 16 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)

Direction Mikhail Vartanov

Plot 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. Biblical landscapes, the ruins of...

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Parajanov: The Last Spring

1992 · Documentary · 55 min. · Armenia

Direction Mikhail Vartanov · Sergei Parajanov

Cast Sergei Parajanov · Mikhail Vartanov · Aleksandr Kaidanovsky · Sofiko Chiaureli

Plot Mikhail Vartanov's influential documentary about the imprisoned genius Sergei Parajanov who was persecuted "during the height of his artistic power," for his unruly life style and non-conformist masterpieces -- "The...

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