Georgian actors died at age 80

Here are 1 famous actors from Georgia died at 80:

Mikheil Chiaureli

Mikheil Chiaureli (February 6, 1894 Tbilisi-October 31, 1974 Tbilisi) a.k.a. მიხეილ ჭიაურელი, Michail Tschiaureli or Mikhail Edisherovich Chiaureli was a Georgian screenwriter, film director, actor and film producer. He had three children, Sofiko Chiaureli, Otar Chiaureli and Ramaz Chiaureli.

Chiaureli is considered one of the most important figures in Georgian cinema history. He started his career in the film industry in 1920 as an actor and later became a screenwriter, director, and producer. He gained international recognition for his propaganda films that glorified the Soviet Union during World War II, including the film "The Fall of Berlin".

Chiaureli was a member of the Communist Party and used his films to promote socialist ideals. His films were often criticized for being overly propagandist, but his talent as a director was lauded by many in the industry. He also mentored a new generation of filmmakers who went on to become influential figures in Georgian cinema.

Chiaureli received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Stalin Prize in 1941 and 1942. Despite his political affiliations, his films are still admired for their technical innovation and dramatic intensity.

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