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4 Films by Otar Iosseliani
4 Films by Otar Iosseliani
Actors: Otar Iosseliani, Tamar Gabarashvili, Mikhail Naneishvili, Nukri Davitashvili, Baia Macaberidze
Directors: Otar Iosseliani, Stan van der Beek
Genres: Indie & Art House, Comedy, Drama
NR     2005     5hr 5min

This extraordinary DVD premiere of four rare films by acclaimed Georgian filmmaker Otar Iosseliani takes us on a whimsical voyage of self-discovery. Before his self-exile to direct films in France, Iosseliani's work was f...  more »

     
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Actors: Otar Iosseliani, Tamar Gabarashvili, Mikhail Naneishvili, Nukri Davitashvili, Baia Macaberidze
Directors: Otar Iosseliani, Stan van der Beek
Creators: Otar Iosseliani, Amiran Chichinadze, Dimitri Eristavi, Erlom Akhvlediani, Ilya Nusinov, Otar Mekhrishvili
Genres: Indie & Art House, Comedy, Drama
Sub-Genres: Indie & Art House, Romantic Comedies, Love & Romance
Studio: Facets
Format: DVD - Black and White,Widescreen,Letterboxed - Subtitled
DVD Release Date: 12/13/2005
Original Release Date: 01/01/1962
Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1962
Release Year: 2005
Run Time: 5hr 5min
Screens: Black and White,Widescreen,Letterboxed
Number of Discs: 4
SwapaDVD Credits: 4
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 2
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Languages: Georgian
Subtitles: English, French

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Movie Reviews

Unsung masterpieces on DVD at last!
J. Steffen | Decatur, GA USA | 09/28/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I never thought I would live to see Otar Iosseliani's Georgian films on DVD with English subtitles. These films are rich with ideas and emotions, and they provide a unique perspective on Georgian culture while retaining a universal appeal. (I would say more about the films themselves, but I'm writing a review elsewhere.) The set includes: a student film, APRIL; his feature debut FALLING LEAVES; THERE WAS ONCE A SINGING BLACKBIRD and PASTORALE. The transfers are director-approved, using clean prints with good contrast and easy-to-read electronic subtitles. Maybe not Criterion-level transfers but quite good nonetheless, especially for Soviet-era films. A very satisfactory edition of must-see-films!"