This film tells the story fighters who are fighting against the feudal order in Georgia.Read More »
Giorgi Shengelaia
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Giorgi Shengelaia – Khareba da Gogia AKA Khareba and Gogia (1987)
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Giorgi Shengelaia – Pirosmani (1969)
Drama1961-1970ArthouseGiorgi ShengelaiaUSSRQuote:
his film is about the great Georgian painter – primitivist Niko Pirosmanashvili (1862-1918). An unknown, self-taught painter roams the streets of a city, painting his pictures. The local people only know that his name is Nikola Pirosmani, that he is a kind and honest person, but nobody takes his painting seriously. To make his living and be able to buy paints, Nikola opens up a food shop. But very soon he goes bankrupt, for he is giving away butter and cheese to anyone who got no money. Already gravely ill, he paints his last picture, imbued with light, joy and love for life.Read More »