Giorgi Shengelaia


Giorgi Shengelaia was a Georgian and Soviet film director. He directed 14 films since 1961. His film Pirosmani won the Grand Prize at the Chicago International Film Festival in 1974 and went on to international critical acclaim. His 1985 film The Journey of a Young Composer was entered into the 36th Berlin International Film Festival where he won the Silver Bear for Best Director.

Filmography

YearFilmDirectorWriterActorNote
1956In Our Courtyard
1961AOtaraant Widow
1961Ambavi erti kalishvilisa
1961Niko PirosmanishviliDocumentary
1962AlaverdobaShort film
1965DjildoShort film
1965Rats ginakhavs, vegar nakhav
1966Matsi Khvitia
1969Pirosmani
1973Melodies of Vera Quarter
1976Kvishani darchebian
1980Sikvaruli kvelas unda
1984The Journey of a Young Composer
1987Khareba and Gogia
1996Kahdzhi Murat
1996Orpeosis sikvdili
2000Georgian grapes
2005Midioda matarebeli