Siko Dolidze

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Siko Dolidze

Born February 7, 1902 · Ozurgeti, Georgia

Died July 17, 1983 · aged 81

Simon (Siko) Dolidze was georgian filmmaker and writer. He graduated from Tbilisi State University Faculty of History and Philosophy in 1925 and started working in movie studio "SAkhkinmretsvi" as a administrator and then as an assistent to director. In 1927 he made short film "A day in Karacho". He filmed his first feature film "In The Area Of Avalanches" in 1931. Since that he has shoot many ma…

Known For

KukarachaKukaracha · 1982
Kukaracha
6.51982
MovieDramaMystery
A screen adaptation of the novel of the same name by the well-known Georgian writer Nodar Dumbadze. This story about love and loyalty, bravery and betrayal, began shortly before the Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Georgy Tumurashvili, a militia man, was affectionately called “Cucaracha”, by both the kids and the adults. He was a conscientious divisional inspector investigating various incidents, calling to order local hoodlums and settling family arguments. Once he helped out Inga who fell prey to Murtalo, a bandit and murderer. The young people fell in love with each other. But Murtalo decided to take revenge on Kukaracha…
Cell No. 79Cell No. 79 · 1930
Cell No. 79
8.01930
MovieDrama
Maro is sentenced to prison for participating in the workers' unrest, his orphaned boy is adopted by a rich manufacturer. Years later, Maro learns that the prosecutor Mamulov, who is trying Maro's fellow revolutionaries, is his lost son. Maro asks him to lighten the sentence, but the prosecutor does not recognize the woman as his mother and throws him out of the house. At the trial, during the announcement of the death sentence, Maro will kill his son with a revolver.
FriendshipFriendship · 1941
Friendship
8.01941
MovieDramaRomance
The film vividly tells us about the socialist competition between the Georgian and Ukrainian Kolmeurnei, which will grow into a cordial friendship and rise through hard work. In this solemn situation, the marriage of a Georgian young man and a Ukrainian girl, who have liked each other for a long time, is also celebrated.
In the Area of AvalanchesIn the Area of Avalanches · 1931
In the Area of Avalanches
1931
MovieHistoryDrama
A demobilized Red Army soldier from Gogoturi encourages his fellow villagers to join the neighboring agricultural commune. Village representatives claim the superiority of collective farming, but are opposed by rich local peasants. They decide to exterminate their fellow villagers who preach the new cause, but in the mountain where the kulaks gather to plan their evil plans, an avalanche descends and sweeps them into the abyss.
A Wedding of JaysA Wedding of Jays · 1958
A Wedding of Jays
6.91958
MovieAnimation
To revenge brave jay Zakara, evil crown Kvanchala teams with a fox and kidnaps Zakara's bride Ketevan from the wedding. Kvanchala's cruel plan fails as Zakara's friends help him to rescue Ketevan and the fiesta continues.
Shield of JurgaiShield of Jurgai · 1944
Shield of Jurgai
7.01944
MovieDramaMusic
In the Caucasus foothills, battles rage against the German fascist invaders who have broken through. Reinforcements, including Russians, Ukrainians, and Kazakhs, are moving to defend the region. Along the way, the soldiers stop at a half-ruined ancient castle. There, a grey-haired old man recounts the legend of Dzhurga, a valiant warrior who once lived there. The legend comes to life on the screen, depicting a wedding feast in the castle where Dzhurgai celebrates his union with a shepherdess. However, the festivities are interrupted by a foreign enemy attacking Georgia. Led by Dzhurgai, Georgian warriors fight bravely and emerge victorious against the Mongol hordes.
FatimaFatima · 1958
Fatima
6.21958
MovieAdventureDrama
A wealthy Ossetian prince adopts a foundling and raises her as his own daughter, Fatima. As Fatima grows up, she falls in love with her stepbrother, Dzhambulat. However, when Dzhambulat goes to war and disappears, Fatima defies her father’s wishes and decides to marry a poor labourer.
Jubilee of NightingaleJubilee of Nightingale · 1978
Jubilee of Nightingale
9.01978
MovieAnimationMusic
Raven and crow are discussing the commotion in the bird kingdom. It turns out that the Nightingale has an anniversary and everyone is flying to this celebration. Raven is outraged that no one celebrates the anniversary of crows so massively. He decides to go on a holiday and spoil all the fun.

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