Pirosmani (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1969, Pirosmani is a drama film directed by Giorgi Shengelaia, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. This Soviet film is 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.
Who’s in it. Pirosmani stars Avtandil Varazi as Nico Pirosmanichvili, Dodo Abashidze as Kinto, Givi Aleqsandria and Spartak Bagashvili, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Pirosmani has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pirosmani page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pirosmani tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pirosmani (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pirosmani change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pirosmani worth watching?
- Pirosmani holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pirosmani?
- Pirosmani stars Avtandil Varazi, Dodo Abashidze, Givi Aleqsandria, Spartak Bagashvili and Teimuraz Beridze.
- When was Pirosmani released?
- Pirosmani was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.