GOGI RATIANI

Directed by

Kote Marjanishvili

Georgia 1927 45 MIN

Synopsis

Orphaned by an earthquake, young Gogi dreams of becoming an artist despite living in severe poverty. Confronted by social hardship and an uncertain future, the boy struggles to preserve his talent, hope, and trust in others. Through the fate of a child, the film portrays poverty and social inequality in pre-revolutionary Georgia while retaining a strong sense of compassion and optimism.

Credits

Director: Kote Marjanishvili
Screenplay: Aristo Chumburidze
Cinematography: Vladimir Kereselidze, Sergei Zabozlaev
Production Design: Valerian Sidamon-Eristavi
Cast: Gogi Dadeshkeliani, Irine Donauri, Zaali Terishvili, Nutsa Chkheidze, Shura Dadeshkeliani, Tsetsilia Tsutsunava