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Giorgi Shengelaia: Georgian film director (1937–2020).
Born (died at age 82).
Giorgi Shengelaia has 9 credits in our database.
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Filmography (9)
Biography
Giorgi Shengelaia (Georgian: გიორგი შენგელაია; Russian: Гео́ргий Никола́евич Шенгела́я; 11 May 1937 – 17 February 2020) was a Georgian and Soviet film director. He directed 14 films since 1961. His film Pirosmani (a poetic film about the great Georgian primitive artist Niko Pirosmanishvili who worked circa 1915) won the Grand Prize at the Chicago International Film Festival in 1974 and went on to international critical acclaim. His 1985 film The Journey of a Young Composer was entered into the 36th Berlin International Film Festival where he won the Silver Bear for Best Director.
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How old was Giorgi Shengelaia?
Giorgi Shengelaia was born on and passed away on at the age of 82.
What movies or shows has Giorgi Shengelaia been in?
Giorgi Shengelaia has 9 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Train Went on and on (2005), Georgian Grapes (1999), Khareba da Gogia (1987), The Journey of a Young Composer (1985), Melodies of Vera Quarter (1973).
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You can find more about Giorgi Shengelaia on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
