Shakir
შაქირი (როტე ფანე)
Synopsis
Kulak Walter's successor, Robert, calls his fellow villagers to form a collective farm. The poor peasantry of the village actively supports his call. The first collective farm of German colonists "Rote Fane" (Red Flag) is created. Local kulaks begin to fight against him. Under the influence of the kulaks' agitation, part of the middle-class colonists went to Germany. The collective farm grows and becomes stronger, and the kulaks weaken. Walter bribes his watchman, old Shakir, and incites him to kill Robert. But Shakir can't beat Robert. He exposes Walter's nefarious intentions and joins the collective farm. A letter comes from the departed colonists, reporting that there is an economic crisis and unemployment in Germany, and expressing regret for following the provocation and leaving the Soviet Union.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo Esakia
- Screenplay & Story
- Giorgi Mdivani
- Original Score
- Iona Tuskia
- Original Title
- შაქირი (როტე ფანე)
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Georgian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- JSC "Sakhkinmretsvi"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo Esakia
Giorgi Mdivani
Iona Tuskia
Anton Polikevich
Department Leadership Roster
Leo Esakia
Director
Giorgi Mdivani
Writer
Anton Polikevich
Director of Photography
Serapion Vatsadze
Production Design
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shakir.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shakir
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shakir about?
Kulak Walter's successor, Robert, calls his fellow villagers to form a collective farm. The poor peasantry of the village actively supports his call. The first collective farm of German colonists "Rote Fane" (Red Flag) is created. Local kulaks begin to fight against him. Under the influence of the kulaks' agitation, part of the middle-class colonists went to Germany. The collective farm grows and becomes stronger, and the kulaks weaken. Walter bribes his watchman, old Shakir, and incites him to kill Robert. But Shakir can't beat Robert. He exposes Walter's nefarious intentions and joins the collective farm. A letter comes from the departed colonists, reporting that there is an economic crisis and unemployment in Germany, and expressing regret for following the provocation and leaving the Soviet Union.
Who directed Shakir?
Shakir was directed by Leo Esakia.
Who stars in Shakir?
The principal cast of Shakir includes Kohkta Karalashvili, Beglar Amirjanyants, Gennadi Michurin, Elena Senicheva-Esakia, Vladimir Barsky.
When was Shakir released and how long is it?
Shakir was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Shakir?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shakir was composed by Iona Tuskia.