Pirosmani (film)
1969 Soviet film
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Pirosmani (Georgian: ფიროსმანი, translit. Pirosmani, Russian: Пиросмани) is a 1969 Soviet biographical art-drama film directed by Giorgi Shengelaia, about Georgian primitivist painter Niko Pirosmani.[1][2][3]
Directed byGiorgi Shengelaia
Written byGiorgi Shengelaia
Erlom Akhvlediani
Erlom Akhvlediani
StarringAvto Varazi
CinematographyLevan Paatashvili
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| Directed by | Giorgi Shengelaia |
| Written by | Giorgi Shengelaia Erlom Akhvlediani |
| Starring | Avto Varazi |
| Cinematography | Levan Paatashvili |
| Music by | Nodar Gabunia |
Release date |
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Running time | 81 minutes |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Languages | Russian, Georgian, French |
Cast
- Avto Varazi as Niko Pirosmani
- Zurab Kapianidze
- Dodo Abashidze
- Spartak Bagashvili
- Kote Daushvili
- Boris Tsipuria
- Givi Aleksandria
Prizes and awards
- 1973 : Sutherland Trophy at BFI London Film Festival
- 1974 : Grand Prize: Gold Hugo at Chicago International Film Festival
- 1974 : Prize for Best Biographical film at Asolo Art Film Festival
