A biography of the Georgian primitive artist Nikoloz Pirosmanishvili (1862–1918), better known as Pirosmani, who died of starvation and sold his paintings to bars and restaurants for food and drink. The film experiments with color control techniques based on the painter’s style.
Released: Dec 28, 1969
Runtime: 85 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Avtandil Varazi, Dodo Abashidze, Givi Aleqsandria, Spartak Bagashvili, Teimuraz Beridze, Zurab Kapianidze
Crew: Giorgi Shengelaia (Director), Giorgi Shengelaia (Screenplay), Erlom Akhvlediani (Screenplay), Konstantin Apryatin (Director of Photography), Otar Gegechkori (Sound Director), Avtandil Varazi (Production Design)