The President

The President (2014)

30/08/2014
Drama
1h 55m

Overview

The President is the story of a dictator of an imaginary country in the Caucasus, who is forced to escape following a coup d’état, and begins a journey to discover his country in the company of his five-year-old grandson. The two travel across the lands that the President once governed. Now, disguised as a street musician to avoid being recognized, the former dictator comes into contact with his people, which he comes to know from a different point of view.

  • Mohsen MakhmalbafDirector, Writer
  • Marziyeh MeshkinyWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Georgian

Keywords

  • dictator

Top Billed Cast

Misha Gomiashvili

The President

Dachi Orvelashvili

Grandson

Ia Sukhitashvili

Ia Sukhitashvili

The prostitute

Zura Begalishvili

Zura Begalishvili

Hairdresser

Lasha Ramishvili

Guard

Soso Khvedelidze

Prisonner

Dato Beshitaishvili

Eka Kakhiani

Nuki Koshkelishvili

Nuki Koshkelishvili

Elene Bezarashvili

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