Chermen
ჩერმენი
Synopsis
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.
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Bimbulat Vatayev
Chermen
Vladimir Tkhapsayev
Bestol
Kosta Slanov
Dakko
Mairbek Abayev
Kasay
Kote Daushvili
Khadzhi
Tereza Kantemirova
Azau
Uruzmag Khurumov
Dzandar
Fyodor Kallagov
Sadul
Anatoly Dzivaev
Dziu
David Gabarayev
Tsaray
Zurab Kapianidze
Berdia
Veriko Anjaparidze
Chermen's Mother
Aleksandr Slanov
Muldar
Vladimir Ballayev
Albina Bayeva
Kosta Biragov
Sofiko Chiaureli
Chermen's Mother in Youth
Uruzmag Baskaev
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nikoloz Sanishvili
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksandr Misharin, Nikoloz Sanishvili, Grigol Pliev
- Original Score
- Ilya Gabaraev
- Original Title
- ჩერმენი
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Georgian
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Georgia-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nikoloz Sanishvili
Aleksandr Misharin, Nikoloz Sanishvili, Grigol Pliev
Ilya Gabaraev
Dudar Margievi
Mariam Fridonova
Department Leadership Roster
Nikoloz Sanishvili
Director
Aleksandr Misharin
Writer
Nikoloz Sanishvili
Writer
Grigol Pliev
Writer
Mariam Fridonova
Editor
Ilya Gabaraev
Original Music Composer
Revaz Mirzashvili
Production Design
Dudar Margievi
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chermen
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What is Chermen about?
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.
Who directed Chermen?
Chermen was directed by Nikoloz Sanishvili.
Who stars in Chermen?
The principal cast of Chermen includes Bimbulat Vatayev, Vladimir Tkhapsayev, Kosta Slanov, Mairbek Abayev, Kote Daushvili.
When was Chermen released and how long is it?
Chermen was released in 1970 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Chermen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chermen was composed by Ilya Gabaraev.