Otar Iosseliani

Tagline: A master of cinematic subtleties and poetic humor, Otar Iosseliani, remains one of the most distinguished figures in Georgian-French cinema.

Otar Iosseliani, born in 1934 in Tbilisi, Georgia, has been an active director since the 1950s, primarily focusing on drama and documentary genres. He is best known for his films "Farewell, Home Sweet Home" and "Monday Morning," which have garnered him numerous awards, including the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. Iosseliani's authorial style is characterized by his keen observation of everyday life, an underlying sense of humor, and a poetic inclination towards the ordinary.

Viewed as a cinematic poet and humorist, Iosseliani's films elegantly capture the beauty of daily life, making the mundane appear extraordinary.