Writing
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
Cucaracha · 1983Cucaracha
★ 6.51983
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. 79 · 1930Cell 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.
Meeting With The Past · 1967Meeting With The Past
★ 7.01967
MovieDrama
In the early twenties, with the advent of Soviet power, a difficult period of collectivization began in a small Georgian mountain village. Nino leaves his native village. Years pass, becoming a famous surgeon, she comes to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the collective farm. On the day of her arrival, an unknown tramp is found in serious condition on the riverbank. Upon starting the operation, Nino recognizes this man as her ex-husband. The surgeon's thoughts go back to those distant days...
The Last Day, The First Day · 1960The Last Day, The First Day
★ 4.71960
MovieDramaRomance
Old postman in his last working day again chamouvlis householders to introduce them to the new girl postman. Many passengers from door to door sainteremo gadakhdebat things themselves; George's generosity and virtue have a profound influence on her daughter, the day turns into a moral lesson for life is still inexperienced girl.
Chrichina · 1954Chrichina
★ 6.81954
MovieComedyRomance
A young, funny, lovely, kind girl from country-side is named Marine but she is nicknamed as Chrichina (Dragonfly). She is very popular in her village because of her happy-go-lucky temperament and singing songs. She lost a chance to study at University, fell in love with handsome, intelligent architect from the city. She must prove to everyone that she is useful for something, and not only for singing "aba deli dela..." every day. Everyone realizes that they are not very suitable for each other, but the young architect can't get her out of his head.
Fatima · 1958Fatima
★ 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.
In the Area of Avalanches · 1931In 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.
Lake Paliastomi · 1964Lake Paliastomi
★ 7.01964
MovieDrama
Ivane, a Gurian peasant is struggling with social inequality, trying to feed an impoverished family, pay state and rent taxes with extreme physical exertion and timber production. There is little hope for the future.
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