
Levan Khotivari
Directing
Biography
Levan Khotivari was born on 4 January 1902 in Kutaisi, Kutaisi Governorate, Russian Empire [now Imereti, Republic of Georgia]. He was an actor and director, known for Udiplomo sasidzo (1961), Chrichina (1954) and Tariel Golua (1968). He died on 13 December 1980.
Known For

Georgian village during the revolution of 1905. The struggle of the peasantry against the landlords. Tariel Golua's son, Levan, leads the rebellion. Tariel himself is in favor of a peaceful solution to the conflict, but when his son is brutally killed, and the houses of the rebels and their supporters are set on fire, Tariel is convinced that it is impossible to gain freedom without an armed struggle.
Tariel Golua

Lexo and Nodar, two house painters, fall in love with Nina, a resident of the house they are painting. In order to keep Nodar out of his way, Lexo suggests that he learn to become a pilot at flying school, but doesn’t know that Nina works as a flight instructor. Lexo pretends to be an experienced pilot. After rescuing a passenger on a damaged plane, Lexo decides to become a professional pilot.
The Flying Painter

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

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

Prince bon-vivant Levan Phantiashvili finds himself in a difficult financial situation. To make his life better he agrees to marry the merchant Adam Varakhidze’s daughter, Elo. The merchant is happy for this move opens the door in a high society for him until he finds out that Elo is not quite happy with his decision.
Khanuma

A dead hen becomes a problem between two neighbor families in Ajara (west Georgia). That leads to drama; a young guy is killed in the next quarrel.
Youth Wins

In 1905, the son of a revolutionary executed by the king's government continues his father's work. Due to the events of 1917, he is arrested, but he manages to escape and calls the workers to revolt. The revolution broke out in Georgia as well. In these battles, the life of a revolutionary dies, at whose grave he takes an oath of loyalty to bright ideas.
At the Price of a Thousand

Engineer Japaridze, in order to speed up the construction of the hydroelectric station, grossly violates the safety rules and causes a disaster. He is sentenced to a long prison term.
Sentence

Chiriki and Chikotela are neighbors who have an endless dispute over a small piece of land. Neighbors will eventually reconcile when their children fall in love with each other.
Chiriki and Chikotela

The enemy of the collective farm movement, Kirile, with his advice, confuses the chairman of the collective farm “Orange Valley”, Tedo, who believes in his support. He tries to turn Tedo and Giorgi, who has recently returned from the civil service into enemies.
The Orange Valley

The action of the film takes place in 1905-07. The main characters are a revolutionary who escaped from Metekhi prison and two brothers who hate each other.
Farewell

Mzago is an adventurous Khevsurian highlander who is fascinated by the radio, embraces changing times and sets off to the big city. Her suitor, Gela, is a less adventurous Khevsurian who decides to follow her.
Girl of the Mountains

Working peasants Sardioni and Yagora are friends. Yagora and fellow villagers do not know that Sardion is a foreign intelligence agent. Yagora's son, Nodar, who fled abroad during the civil war, will perform the task of foreign intelligence and sneak saboteurs into his homeland under the guidance of Sardion. Persecuted by the border guards, Nodar takes refuge in his father's house. Yagora will condemn her son's behavior and support his arrest.
Homeland

Bichiko experiencing strong mother that her son throughout the village serves as a care-free claims. Bichiko studies and do not care about his girlfriend Nani prefers. Nani's father, did not want to hear vardens udiplomo fiancée, the daughter of suitable bridegrooms agronomist Nicholas presumption. Nani decides Bichiko abduction, but by the hands of his father will be forgiven. The case in favor of Bichiko is up, as it turns out it was a misunderstanding under vardenis sole protector. Varden will understand that people are Bichiko Charming and grooms will not reject.
Son-in-law without Diploma

Dato, in love with Eka, the daughter of the tax collector Ippolite, finds himself in danger. Surrounded by assailants, Ippolite, in a misunderstanding, believes Dato to be a bandit and attempts to capture him, intending to hand him over to the police. Despite this, Dato and Eka, who have often found themselves in trouble, manage to get married without Ippolite’s consent. Seeing Dato as his son-in-law deeply upsets Ippolite, but as the truth unravels, the happy couple embarks on their honeymoon.
A Happy Romance

Otar Devidze, who is in exile, comes to Georgia to take over the inheritance left for his cousin through murder.