Medea Japaridze

Acting

Medea Japaridze

Born February 20, 1923 · Georgian SSR, USSR, [now Republic of Georgia]

Died March 31, 1994 · aged 71

Medea Japaridze was a Soviet and Georgian actress. People's Artist of the Georgian SSR.

Known For

The Color of PomegranatesThe Color of Pomegranates · 1969
The Color of Pomegranates
7.41969
MovieDramaHistory
The life of the revered 18th-century Armenian poet and musician Sayat-Nova. Portraying events in the life of the artist from childhood up to his death, the movie addresses in particular his relationships with women, including his muse. The production tells Sayat-Nova's dramatic story by using both his poems and largely still camerawork, creating a work hailed as revolutionary by Mikhail Vartanov.
The Light of AutumnThe Light of Autumn · 1973
The Light of Autumn
6.31973
MovieComedyFamily
Vakhtang is talented artist but family liabilities don't allow him to work seriously. His wife Eka takes advantage of husband's trip out of town and exchanges her flat for a house in a colorful old city and sets up the artist's studio.
George SaakadzeGeorge Saakadze · 1942
George Saakadze
5.01942
MovieHistoryWar
The film tells about the struggle of the Georgian people under the leadership of the great commander George Saakadze for a centralized state.
Keto and KoteKeto and Kote · 1948
Keto and Kote
4.51948
MovieComedyRomance
Using a marriage broker, a Prince in dire financial straits plans to marry the wealthy daughter of a merchant, The girl is in love with the nephew of the prince. Forced by her father into the unwelcome match, she finds a friend in another matchmaker. They arrange it so that the prince will not like the girl when he meets her.
The BridgeThe Bridge · 1942
The Bridge
8.01942
MovieWar
A Soviet army unit finds a bridge over a river blown up. The Ilo Gigauri Battalion is tasked with rebuilding it. Under constant enemy artillery fire, the fighters work selflessly to rebuild the bridge and successfully complete their combat mission.
Akaki's CradleAkaki's Cradle · 1947
Akaki's Cradle
6.01947
MovieDramaRomance
Film about the childhood and teenage years of the national poet of Georgia Akaki Tsereteli.
The Lights of KolchisThe Lights of Kolchis · 1941
The Lights of Kolchis
7.01941
MovieDramaFamily
During the meeting in the Kolkhidmsheni division, they will decide to strengthen the work in the highway area, headed by Taras Japaridze, before the rains begin, and transfer Archil Tsanava's brigade here as well. Archil considers this decision to be unfair. But his fiancee, engineer Nani Tophuria, also opposes him. upset Archil leaves the meeting and the construction as well. Autumn rains begin. The overflowing Rion threatens to tear down the entire construction.
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.

Filmography

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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.