Chermen (1970)
This historic drama is set in an Ossetian village in the 17th century. The film’s main hero is Chermen. An illegitimate son, Chermen is striving to assert his dignity. He is opposed by Dacco, the elder of the Aldar clan, in whose village Chermen lives. Guided by mercenary motives, Dacco strikes a deal with Prince Tsarai. Together, they rob people and then divide the loot between themselves. By some chance, Chermen learns of the deal and informs his friends about it. At first, he thinks that no one in the Aldar village would believe him, the bastard, and that the plot would remain unexposed. But the friends accept the challenge.
Director: Nikoloz Sanishvili
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Bimbulat Vatayev as Chermen |
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Vladimir Tkhapsayev as Bestol |
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Kosta Slanov as Dakko |
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Mairbek Abayev as Kasay |
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Kote Daushvili as Khadzhi |
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Tereza Kantemirova as Azau |
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Uruzmag Khurumov as Dzandar |
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Fyodor Kallagov as Sadul |
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Anatoly Dzivaev as Dziu |
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David Gabarayev as Tsaray |
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Zurab Kapianidze as Berdia |
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Veriko Anjaparidze as Chermen's Mother |
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Aleksandr Slanov as Muldar |
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Vladimir Ballayev as |
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Albina Bayeva as |
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Kosta Biragov as |
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Sofiko Chiaureli as Chermen's Mother in Youth |
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Uruzmag Baskaev as |
| Directing | Nikoloz Sanishvili | Director |
| Writing | Nikoloz Sanishvili | Writer |
| Writing | Grigol Pliev | Writer |
| Writing | Aleksandr Misharin | Writer |
| Sound | Otar Gegechkori | Sound |
| Editing | Mariam Fridonova | Editor |
| Sound | Ilya Gabaraev | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Revaz Mirzashvili | Production Design |
| Camera | Dudar Margievi | Director of Photography |