Papa Gigia (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1960, Papa Gigia is a history and drama film directed by Zaza Gudavadze, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. In order to increase yield in the collective farm, the process of renewal of grape varieties is underway, this process also applies to homestead vineyards. Pioneers also help elders. Papa Gigia understands the importance of the process, but he does not want to cut a vineyard on his homestead because of the memories of his youth. His grandson, Dato, who doesn't want to lag behind his comrades, starts pruning the vineyard arbitrarily, for which Papa severely punishes him. But when Dato's behavior becomes the object of criticism by the pioneers, Papa forgives his grandson and cuts the remaining vine himself.
Who’s in it. Papa Gigia stars Kote Daushvili as gigia, Imedo Kakhiani, Ioseb Abramishvili and Tamaz Bibiluri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Papa Gigia sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Papa Gigia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Papa Gigia tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Papa Gigia (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Papa Gigia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Papa Gigia worth watching?
- Papa Gigia holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Papa Gigia?
- Papa Gigia stars Kote Daushvili, Imedo Kakhiani, Ioseb Abramishvili, Tamaz Bibiluri and Julieta Vashakmadze.
- When was Papa Gigia released?
- Papa Gigia was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.