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Chantrapas (2011)
Director: Otar Iosseliani
Cast: Dato Tarielachvili, Tamuna Karumidze, Fanny Gonin, Givi Sarchimelidze
Runtime122 min
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A filmmaker finds creative freedom more elusive than he imagined in this ironic comedy-drama. Tired of the state-appointed producers and censorship in his homeland, Soviet Georgia, Niko decides to move to France, only to find that he has merely traded one type of interference for another.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Chantrapas, the 2011 film directed by Otar Iosseliani, is a critically acclaimed comedy-drama that explores the challenges a filmmaker faces in finding creative freedom. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised its ironic and insightful commentary on the state-imposed interference with artistic expression. While specific awards information is not provided, the film's positive reception indicates it resonated with both critics and audiences.
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Fans of director Otar Iosseliani's distinct visual style and wry, ironic take on creative freedom and bureaucracy will particularly enjoy this 2011 drama about a Georgian filmmaker who finds that moving to France doesn't necessarily mean escaping the restrictions he faced at home.
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Chantrapas is a 2010 Georgian drama film written and directed by Otar Iosseliani. The film was selected as the Georgian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 84th Academy Awards, but it did not make the final shortlist.
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