Journey of Akaki

Journey of Akaki is a 1912[1] Georgian documentary film directed by Vasil Amashukeli.[2][3]

Journey of Akaki
Directed byVasil Amashukeli
CinematographyVasil Amashukeli
Release date
  • 30 September 1912 (1912-09-30)
CountryGeorgia
LanguageSilent (Russian intertitles)

Plot

The film shows the love of Georgian society to the poet Akaki Tsereteli, as well as the nature and traditions of Georgia.

The director captured episodes of the journey. They shot about 1500 meters of film. After editing, 1200 m remained. About 400 m have reached our time. The author managed to reflect the people's love for the poet, to show the way of life in Georgia, Georgian traditions and nature.

Release

The film was first shown at the Radium Cinema in Kutaisi on September 20, 1912. Akaki Tsereteli attended the premiere. For two weeks, the film was held in Kutaisi with a full house. A copy of the film is stored in the National Archives of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia.

References
  1. Алексей Громов. "В Петербурге открылся большой фестиваль грузинского искусства". nevnov.ru. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  2. "В Тбилиси пройдет выставка к 110-летию со дня рождения грузинского кино | Культура | Информационный портал Грузии "GEORGIAinform" :: Новости Грузии". georgiainform.com. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  3. "В Тбилиси открывается выставка, посвященная 110-летию грузинского кино". ekhokavkaza.com. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
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