Sofiko Tchiaourelli was Sergueï Paradjanov’s muse and actress whose role in Sayat Nova – Pomegranate was very decisive. Se was also Mikhaël Tchiaourelli’s daughter who was himself very involved in the Soviet Cinema under Staline’s government.The actress Veriko Andzapanidzé was her mother. Sofiko Tchiaourelli created a small theatre in her house and talks about her friendship with Sergueï Paradjanov in this document.
It’s one of her last interviews before her death in February 2008.