Falling Leaves

Falling Leaves

1966

“Falling Leaves” (1966) is Otar Iosseliani’s first feature-length film. It is a film about the first great trial that life presents to us – a story of how to remain human in a world where everything is false. Iosseliani tells us: “You might not be able to change the world, but you must still defend your share of dignity and truth.” 

  • Film Title: Falling Leaves (Giorgobistve)
  • Year: 1966
  • Duration: 91 minutes
  • Technical Specifications:
  • Black and White, 35mm film, 24fps, 1.37:1
  • Genre: Fiction, Feature film
    Director: Otar Iosseliani
  • Screenwriter: Amiran Chichinadze
  • Cinematographer: Abesalom Maisuradze
  • Production Designer: Dimitri Eristavi
    Sound Recordist: Otar Gelekhva
  • Musical Arrangement: Natela Iosseliani
  • Production Manager: J. Gvenetadze
  • Starring: Ramaz Giorgobiani – Niko, Gogi Kharabadze – Otar, Marina Kartsivadze – Marina, Aleksandre Omiadze – Vakhtang, Baadur Tsuladze – Archil, Tengiz Daushvili – Nodari, Akaki Kvantaliani – Davit, Dodo Abashidze – Rezo
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  • French Distribution: Les Films du Losange
  • International Sales: Les Films du Losange