Pirosmani
Originally released in 1969. Pirosmani is a drama film. directed by Giorgi Shengelaia. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Avtandil Varazi, David Abashidze, and Givi Aleksandria
Synopsis
A biography of the Georgian primitive artist Nikoloz Pirosmanishvili (1862–1918), better known as Pirosmani, who died of starvation and sold his paintings to bars and restaurants for food and drink. The film experiments with color control techniques based on the painter’s style.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 28, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (37 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 Pirosmani about?
A biography of the Georgian primitive artist Nikoloz Pirosmanishvili (1862–1918), better known as Pirosmani, who died of starvation and sold his paintings to bars and restaurants for food and dri...
Who directed Pirosmani?
Pirosmani was directed by Giorgi Shengelaia.
How long is Pirosmani?
Pirosmani has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Pirosmani released?
Pirosmani was released on December 28, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pirosmani?
The main cast of Pirosmani includes Avtandil Varazi, David Abashidze, Givi Aleksandria, Spartak Bagashvili, Teimuraz Beridze.