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Otar Ioseliani
Writer 1934 - 2023

Otar Ioseliani

Tbilisi, Georgia

Otar Ioseliani (Georgian: ოთარ იოსელიანი otar ioseliani; 2 February 1934 – 17 December 2023) was a Georgian film director, known for movies such as Falling Leaves, Pastorale and Favorites of the Moon. Ioseliani received a lifetime achievement honor – the CineMerit Award at the... Read full bio →

Filmography

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7 titles
Chant d'hiver

Chant d'hiver

Otar Ioseliani 2015 1h 57m

A deadpan, picaresque buddy comedy about two old friends through a series of urban adventures, loosely connected by the skull of an executed French aristocrat. Winter Song is a typically irreverent Iosselianian jaunt through a classy Paris apartment block contemplating the past, present and future.

Jardins en automne

Jardins en automne

Otar Ioseliani 2006 1h 55m 9.0

When he loses his position as a powerful government minister, Vincent is dropped by his pretty mistress and must begin life anew, without the privileges of power.

La chasse aux papillons

La chasse aux papillons

Otar Ioseliani 1992 1h 57m 9.0

A travers l'histoire de deux sympathiques vieilles dames qui vivent dans un château délabré, parabole sur un monde et une époque qui vont disparaitre à tout jamais.

Les Favoris de la lune

Les Favoris de la lune

Otar Ioseliani 1985 1h 45m

A porcelain table service and a painting from the 19th century pass from hand to hand and deteriorate over time, sealing the fate of different characters who cross paths in Paris.

Pastorali

Pastorali

Otar Ioseliani 1975 1h 38m

In the mountain village comes a group of young musicians in Tbilisi. Here they are going to relax and rehearse. Sad story about the final rupture occurred, the peasants do not sing beautiful old songs, the musicians play music incomprehensible to them ... Far from the idyllic image of rural life.

Iko shashvi mgalobeli

Iko shashvi mgalobeli

Otar Ioseliani 1970 1h 18m 7.7

A carefree young percussionist roams the streets of Tbilisi, interacting with friends and strangers alike, and tries to avoid responsibilities.

Aprili

Aprili

Otar Ioseliani 1963 47m

A critique of materialism, the film is about a young couple who live in a rundown empty apartment. Their love is so strong that it makes the water flow and the electricity work, but when they start purchasing furniture and knickknacks, they fight and grow apart.

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