Art

Valerian Sidamon-Eristavi

Born February 1, 1889 · Kvareli, Georgia

Died January 1, 1943 · aged 53

No biography available.

Known For

PepoPepo · 1935
Pepo
4.91935
MovieDramaComedy
A poor but honest fisherman Pepo opposes a cunning trader Zimzimov, who tries to rob him by trickery refusing to pay a lost bill. Pepo choses prison to paying-off his honour.
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.
AmokiAmoki · 1928
Amoki
8.01928
MovieDrama
A drug-addicted doctor lives in isolation in Africa. One day, a young, attractive married woman approaches him, seeking an abortion. He agrees to perform the procedure, but only if she submits to his sexual demands. The woman refuses and leaves immediately.
The GadflyThe Gadfly · 1928
The Gadfly
7.71928
MovieActionDrama
In Italy during the first half of the 19th century, Arthur, a student at a seminary, joined the revolutionary society “Young Italy.” His sincere faith in God compelled him to reveal the society’s secret during confession to his new confessor. However, the confessor denounced the society, leading to the arrest of its members.
KhanumaKhanuma · 1926
Khanuma
5.21926
MovieComedyDrama
Prince bon-vivant Levan Phantiashvili finds himself in a difficult financial situation. To make his life better he agrees to marry the merchant Adam Varakhidze’s daughter, Elo. The merchant is happy for this move opens the door in a high society for him until he finds out that Elo is not quite happy with his decision.
Two HuntersTwo Hunters · 1927
Two Hunters
8.01927
MovieDrama
Two brothers, Turiko and Mgelia fall in love with the same girl and become each other's merciless enemies. The brothers decide to draw lots, the winner must kill the loser and marry the woman.
Gogi - The Young PilotGogi - The Young Pilot · 1929
Gogi - The Young Pilot
6.01929
MovieComedy
Gogi is about to test his flying machine, so everyone better take cover!
HonorHonor · 1926
Honor
4.51926
MovieHistoryDrama
Based on Alexander Shirvanzade's 1885 novel of the same name, the film denounces the despotic rites and customs of Caucasian families. It is widely recognized as the first Armenian feature film.

Filmography

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DivorceDivorce · 1930
Divorce
10.01930
MovieDrama
Agricultural machinery is being unloaded from a ship at the Batumi port. The chairman of the collective farm asks the loaders to unload them first, due to the need to carry out work in the countryside on time. The loaders demand additional pay. Angered by the behavior of their senior comrades, the Komsomol members, led by Beso, unload the machinery themselves. After that, the old loader, Sergo, becomes angry with Beso. His daughter Kato marries Beso against her father's will. But Beso, like Sergo, forbids Kato from getting involved in public life. He only wants his wife as a domestic servant. Kato returns to his father with his son. Meanwhile, there are changes at the port. Due to mechanization, the loaders' work is significantly lighter. Sergo reconciles with Beso. The young people also reconcile. Kato starts working at a public canteen.

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