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Georgian director shooting a film about relations between peoples in
the Caucasus
14:30 29.08.2014
Gita Elibekyan
Public Radio of Armenia
Tbilisi
After a break of 20 years, famous Georgian director Eldar Shengelaia
plans to shoot a film about the relations between the peoples of the
Caucasus. "The film titled "The Caucasus Trio" is about Armenians,
Georgian and Azerbaijanis.
"The film urges peace between peoples in the region," Eldar Shengelaia
said in an interview with Public Radio of Armenia.
"Unfortunately the works are now stalled, because [producer] Rustam
Ibrahimbekov is ill. We hope he will get well soon and join the team,"
he said.
Azerbaijani scriptwriter Rustam Ibrahimbekov is involved in the film
as a producer from the Russian side, but is not the author of the
script.
"The film is more about the relations between Armenians and
Azerbaijanis, but it's not political, it's a human story," the
filmmaker said.
What's interesting is that no Armenian and Azerbaijan actors are
involved in the film. "This was my decision," Shengelaia said.
"The filming is nearly completed. Some minor details remain to be
worked on before the film is presented to public," he added.
Eldar Shengelaia is considered one of the legendary Georgian
directors. His films are included in the "golden fund" of Soviet
cinematography. Two years ago he was a guest of honor at Golden
Apricot International Film Festival, where he received "Parajanov's
Thaler'" Award. Shengelaia considers Sergey Parajanov his teacher and
friend, and has played a role in Parajanov's return to cinematography.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2014/08/29/georgian-director-shooting-a-film-about-relations-between-peoples-in-the-caucasus/
From: A. Papazian
the Caucasus
14:30 29.08.2014
Gita Elibekyan
Public Radio of Armenia
Tbilisi
After a break of 20 years, famous Georgian director Eldar Shengelaia
plans to shoot a film about the relations between the peoples of the
Caucasus. "The film titled "The Caucasus Trio" is about Armenians,
Georgian and Azerbaijanis.
"The film urges peace between peoples in the region," Eldar Shengelaia
said in an interview with Public Radio of Armenia.
"Unfortunately the works are now stalled, because [producer] Rustam
Ibrahimbekov is ill. We hope he will get well soon and join the team,"
he said.
Azerbaijani scriptwriter Rustam Ibrahimbekov is involved in the film
as a producer from the Russian side, but is not the author of the
script.
"The film is more about the relations between Armenians and
Azerbaijanis, but it's not political, it's a human story," the
filmmaker said.
What's interesting is that no Armenian and Azerbaijan actors are
involved in the film. "This was my decision," Shengelaia said.
"The filming is nearly completed. Some minor details remain to be
worked on before the film is presented to public," he added.
Eldar Shengelaia is considered one of the legendary Georgian
directors. His films are included in the "golden fund" of Soviet
cinematography. Two years ago he was a guest of honor at Golden
Apricot International Film Festival, where he received "Parajanov's
Thaler'" Award. Shengelaia considers Sergey Parajanov his teacher and
friend, and has played a role in Parajanov's return to cinematography.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2014/08/29/georgian-director-shooting-a-film-about-relations-between-peoples-in-the-caucasus/
From: A. Papazian