Gia Kancheli

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Gia Kancheli

Born August 10, 1935 · Tbilisi, Georgia SSR, USSR

Died October 2, 2019 · aged 84

Giya Kancheli was a Georgian composer. People's Artist of the USSR (1988). Known for orchestra, chamber, and film score music. Some of the famous films that feature his score include Kin-dza-dza! and Mimino.

Known For

Oh, Woe Is MeOh, Woe Is Me · 1993
Oh, Woe Is Me
★ 6.31993
MovieDramaFantasy
This complex allegorical tale tells the story of man’s quest for spiritual meaning. When God enters the body of 1980s filmmaker Simon Donnadieu, his wife Rachel realizes that something has gone awry, but chooses to remain faithful to her erratically-behaving husband.
Bear's KissBear's Kiss · 2002
Bear's Kiss
★ 5.02002
MovieDramaFantasy
A fairy tale-like love story between young circus artist Lola and the bear Misha, who one day transforms into a human being.
The QuickieThe Quickie · 2001
The Quickie
★ 4.72001
MovieDramaCrime
A crime soap opera about a Russian mobster retiring from "the business" on New Year's Eve, only to discover he has been targeted for death by a rival mobster.
Kin-dza-dza!Kin-dza-dza! · 1986
Kin-dza-dza!
★ 7.71986
MovieComedyScience Fiction
Two Soviet humans previously unknown to each other are transported to the planet Pluke in the Kin-dza-dza galaxy due to a chance encounter with an alien teleportation device. They must come to grips with a language barrier and Plukian social norms (not to mention the laws of space and time) if they ever hope to return to Earth.
The EccentricsThe Eccentrics · 1974
The Eccentrics
★ 7.31974
MovieComedyFantasy
Ertaoz travels to the city with the intent to sell a chicken and pay off his father's debts. Upon arrival, he falls for the beautiful Margalita and decides to help her dispose of her ex-lover's body. However, at the cemetery, the lover–a policeman–unexpectedly regains consciousness and arrests Ertaoz and the chicken. Ertaoz is sentenced to ten years, while the bird receives seven. In prison, they meet an inventor who has built a flying machine that runs not on fuel but the power of love.
CinemaCinema · 1977
Cinema
★ 6.71977
MovieDramaRomance
At the end of the 20th century, the son of a distinguished family, Sosiko Cholokashvili, became interested in cinematography, a field unknown to the public. Despite his inexperience, financial difficulties, and disappointment, one of the first enthusiasts of Georgian cinema recorded many shots depicting the appearance and existence of old Tbilisi on tape.
MiminoMimino · 1977
Mimino
★ 7.61977
MovieComedyDrama
Local Georgian pilot Mimino dreams of flying airplanes for major international airlines. To realize his aspirations, he goes to Moscow where he encounters a fellow comrade from the Caucasus, the Armenian Rubik. Many misadventures ensue.
Don't Grieve!Don't Grieve! · 1968
Don't Grieve!
★ 6.21968
MovieComedyDrama
Benjamin, the local doctor is a soul of a local society, the educated, friendly, democratic person who often treats the poor for free. It makes him very popular with the locals but most certainly does not help with his bank account. He is in love with a beautiful Manette who is also crazy about him but is being watched closely by her father who called his daughter "his small capital" and is determined to protect her virginity until the moment the marriage contract has been signed...

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When Almonds BlossomedWhen Almonds Blossomed · 1973
When Almonds Blossomed
★ 5.91973
MovieRomanceDrama
Zura, a son of a rich businessman, steals a car of his father’s friend to amuse his classmates. When informed about it, the school principal discards him from the bike tournament. Nevertheless, Zura’s father manages to persuade her to allow his son to participate and even succeeds in bribing his championship. Zura’s classmates know that he became a champion undeservedly but can’t do anything about it. Only Khatuna, his alleged girlfriend, and Lexo, Zura’s friend, dare to protest against it. Their lack of loyalty enrages Zura and in the rush of the blood he crashes his father’s car. The accident takes Laxo’s life. Zura’s father does his best to save his son from deserved punishment but the first one against his decision is Zura himself.

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