Roots
In the hot summer of 1917, the nineteen-year-old peasant Georgy Zakareishvili left his village in search of work and, settling on a French ship, soon found himself in Paris, where he married a Frenchwoman. Modest wealth, beloved wife, sons and a faithful friend helped him to endure separation from his homeland. When the opportunity came to his homeland, George was already old and could not postpone the upcoming meeting with his native Georgia. He tried to convey his love to his grandson George: he sang folk songs, taught Georgian, talked about the people of his village. And now, in fulfillment of his grandfather’s orders, George the Younger took his ashes to his homeland...
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Movie Details
- Original Title: ფესვები
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1987-07-04
- Runtime: 87 minutes
- Rating: 5.667/10 (9 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Cosmos Film, Georgia-Film
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.4374
- Languages: French, Georgian
Cast & Crew
Dodo Abashidze
as Giorgi Zakareishvili
Joseph (Soso) Jachvliani
as Young Giorgi Zakareishvili
Ya Parulava
as Young Madleni
Aleksandr Medzmariashvili
as Young Henry
Laurence Ragon
as Madleni
Nugzar Kurashvili
as Henry
Gogi Gegechkori
as Samson Jandieri
Merab Ninidze
as
Malkhaz Gorgiladze
as Mate
Giorgi Jibladze
as Little Mate (as G. Jibladze)
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What is Roots?▼
Roots is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1987-07-04.
Who are the main actors in Roots?▼
The main cast includes Dodo Abashidze, Joseph (Soso) Jachvliani, Ya Parulava, Aleksandr Medzmariashvili, Laurence Ragon, .
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Is Roots based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Roots?▼
Roots has an IMDb rating of 5.667/10 based on 9 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Roots?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Roots?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Cosmos Film, Georgia-Film. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Roots filmed?▼
Roots was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Roots?▼
The total runtime of Roots is 87 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
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