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Siko Dolidze

Siko Dolidze

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Biography

Simon (Siko) Dolidze was georgian filmmaker and writer. He graduated from Tbilisi State University Faculty of History and Philosophy in 1925 and started working in movie studio "SAkhkinmretsvi" as a administrator and then as an assistent to director. In 1927 he made short film "A day in Karacho". He filmed his first feature film "In The Area Of Avalanches" in 1931. Since that he has shoot many masterpiece of georgian cinema. For most of his films he was a writer as well. In 1957-1976 he was a head of Georgian SSR Filmmakers union. He was a deputy in Parliament of IV-VII and IX convocation. He has been awarded by several high titles for his contribution to cinema.

Known For

Meeting With The Past
7.0

In the early twenties, with the advent of Soviet power, a difficult period of collectivization began in a small Georgian mountain village. Nino leaves his native village. Years pass, becoming a famous surgeon, she comes to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the collective farm. On the day of her arrival, an unknown tramp is found in serious condition on the riverbank. Upon starting the operation, Nino recognizes this man as her ex-husband. The surgeon's thoughts go back to those distant days...

Meeting With The Past

1966
Kukaracha
6.5

A screen adaptation of the novel of the same name by the well-known Georgian writer Nodar Dumbadze. This story about love and loyalty, bravery and betrayal, began shortly before the Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Georgy Tumurashvili, a militia man, was affectionately called “Cucaracha”, by both the kids and the adults. He was a conscientious divisional inspector investigating various incidents, calling to order local hoodlums and settling family arguments. Once he helped out Inga who fell prey to Murtalo, a bandit and murderer. The young people fell in love with each other. But Murtalo decided to take revenge on Kukaracha…

Kukaracha

1982
Fatima
6.2

A wealthy Ossetian prince adopts a foundling and raises her as his own daughter, Fatima. As Fatima grows up, she falls in love with her stepbrother, Dzhambulat. However, when Dzhambulat goes to war and disappears, Fatima defies her father’s wishes and decides to marry a poor labourer.

Fatima

1958
Friendship
8.0

The film vividly tells us about the socialist competition between the Georgian and Ukrainian Kolmeurnei, which will grow into a cordial friendship and rise through hard work. In this solemn situation, the marriage of a Georgian young man and a Ukrainian girl, who have liked each other for a long time, is also celebrated.

Friendship

1941
Dariko
10.0

Dariko's family has been opressed by the wealthy farmer Droidze. He made the goverment send Dariko's husband, Simona to the gulag and after that took their land.For killing Droidze's son, who intended to insult a woman who was left alone, Dariko is also threatened with imprisonment, but she escapes imprisonment, runs away and becomes the leader of squad who defend the oppressed people.

Dariko

1937
Last Crusaders
7.0

An ethnographic analysis of the small Caucasian Khevurian tribe in Georgia.

Last Crusaders

1933
Chrichina
6.8

A young, funny, lovely, kind girl from country-side is named Marine but she is nicknamed as Chrichina (Dragonfly). She is very popular in her village because of her happy-go-lucky temperament and singing songs. She lost a chance to study at University, fell in love with handsome, intelligent architect from the city. She must prove to everyone that she is useful for something, and not only for singing "aba deli dela..." every day. Everyone realizes that they are not very suitable for each other, but the young architect can't get her out of his head.

Chrichina

1954
In the Area of Avalanches
N/A

A demobilized Red Army soldier from Gogoturi encourages his fellow villagers to join the neighboring agricultural commune. Village representatives claim the superiority of collective farming, but are opposed by rich local peasants. They decide to exterminate their fellow villagers who preach the new cause, but in the mountain where the kulaks gather to plan their evil plans, an avalanche descends and sweeps them into the abyss.

In the Area of Avalanches

1931
Escape at Dawn
8.0

The trial of political prisoners is taking place in the Kutaisi prison. They face hanging or life imprisonment. In order to release them from prison, a party figure, nicknamed "Chagara" and a revolutionary woman, "Vardo", aka Nato Nakashidze-Volfisa, come to the city. She rents a house near the prison, supposedly to open a knitting workshop. Will they be able to escape?

Escape at Dawn

1975
Is That a Man?
7.5

Prince Luarsab is going to get married. But he is fooled and instead of desired woman, he has to marry woman's ugly sister Darejan. However, he gets used to it and the couple live their unbothered life together. Based on the story by Ilia Chavchavadze.

Is That a Man?

1980
Song of Eteri
9.0

The film tells about the life and work of Georgian music classic Zakaria Paliashvili.

Song of Eteri

1957
Lake Paliastomi
7.0

Ivane, a Gurian peasant is struggling with social inequality, trying to feed an impoverished family, pay state and rent taxes with extreme physical exertion and timber production. There is little hope for the future.

Lake Paliastomi

1964
A Variegated Butterfly
N/A

A Georgian animation rarity that recounts the transition in the life of a musician who has decided to change his violin for a musical box, where a multicolored butterfly is witness to all the moments in the ephemeral life of this character.

A Variegated Butterfly

1981
Gardens of Semiramide
8.0

No description available.

Gardens of Semiramide

1970
The City Wakes Up Early
6.0

The work-relate conflict between father and son disrupts the order of previously peaceful family.

The City Wakes Up Early

1968
The Last Day, The First Day
4.7

Old postman in his last working day again chamouvlis householders to introduce them to the new girl postman. Many passengers from door to door sainteremo gadakhdebat things themselves; George's generosity and virtue have a profound influence on her daughter, the day turns into a moral lesson for life is still inexperienced girl.

The Last Day, The First Day

1960
A Wedding of Jays
6.3

To revenge brave jay Zakara, evil crown Kvanchala teams with a fox and kidnaps Zakara's bride Ketevan from the wedding. Kvanchala's cruel plan fails as Zakara's friends help him to rescue Ketevan and the fiesta continues.

A Wedding of Jays

1958
Jubilee of Nightingale
9.0

Raven and crow are discussing the commotion in the bird kingdom. It turns out that the Nightingale has an anniversary and everyone is flying to this celebration. Raven is outraged that no one celebrates the anniversary of crows so massively. He decides to go on a holiday and spoil all the fun.

Jubilee of Nightingale

1978
The cry of the earth
N/A

The film shows a headstrong tractor driver's frivolous attitude towards his duty. He quits his job, gets drunk at a wedding and crashes a tractor.

The cry of the earth

1929
Shield of Jurgai
7.0

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.

Shield of Jurgai

1944