Mameluke
Originally released in 1958. Mameluke is a drama/romance film. directed by Davit Rondeli.
Starring Dato Danelia, Vaja Djodjua, and Manana Londaridze
Synopsis
In Arabic, “mameluke” means a white slave, a prisoner. In Egypt, this name was given to prisoners of war who had been sold into slavery from Georgia and other countries of the Caucasus. The action of this drama starts in Georgia in the late 18th century. Two friends are abducted and sold into slavery. One ends up in Egypt, the other - in Venice. Years later, they meet by the ancient pyramids, in the desert where a battle is going on between the armies of Bonaparte and Ali-bey, the ruler of Egypt. In a combat with a French officer, the Mameluke injures him. Falling from his horse onto the sand, the officer exclaims in Georgian: “Vai, nana!” (“Oh, mother!”). And the Mameluke recognizes in him a mate of his childhood games.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
KA
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KA
Production Companies
- Georgia-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mameluke about?
In Arabic, “mameluke” means a white slave, a prisoner. In Egypt, this name was given to prisoners of war who had been sold into slavery from Georgia and other countries of the Caucasus. The act...
Who directed Mameluke?
Mameluke was directed by Davit Rondeli.
How long is Mameluke?
Mameluke has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Mameluke released?
Mameluke was released on September 14, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mameluke?
The main cast of Mameluke includes Dato Danelia, Vaja Djodjua, Manana Londaridze, Otar Koberidze, Akaki Khorava.