The Ruler
ხელმწიფე
Synopsis
Stalin’s statue in the garden of a nunnery provokes discussion – plenty of it – in a small Georgian village. Some of the locals used to know Stalin personally because he visited the village several times when he was young, and they continue to see him as a benign ruler from the good old days rather than the brutal dictator he was. Whenever an episode of purge shook the Soviet Union’s republics, they hid the statue in the woods. The church also plays an important role in people’s lives. All in all, the film reveals a fundamental conflict in Georgian society.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shalva Shengeli
- Original Score
- Zurab Javakhia
- Original Title
- ხელმწიფე
- Spoken Languages
- Georgian
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shalva Shengeli
Zurab Javakhia
Beka Gersamia
Nino Chutkerashvili
Department Leadership Roster
Shalva Shengeli
Director
Nino Chutkerashvili
Producer
Beka Gersamia
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ruler
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ruler about?
Stalin’s statue in the garden of a nunnery provokes discussion – plenty of it – in a small Georgian village. Some of the locals used to know Stalin personally because he visited the village several times when he was young, and they continue to see him as a benign ruler from the good old days rather than the brutal dictator he was. Whenever an episode of purge shook the Soviet Union’s republics, they hid the statue in the woods. The church also plays an important role in people’s lives. All in all, the film reveals a fundamental conflict in Georgian society.
Who directed The Ruler?
The Ruler was directed by Shalva Shengeli.
Who stars in The Ruler?
The principal cast of The Ruler includes Not specified.
When was The Ruler released and how long is it?
The Ruler was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ruler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ruler was composed by Zurab Javakhia.