Chantrapas
Synopsis
A filmmaker finds creative freedom more elusive than he imagined in this ironic comedy-drama. Tired of the state-appointed producers and censorship in his homeland, Soviet Georgia, Niko decides to move to France, only to find that he has merely traded one type of interference for another.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 24, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otar Iosseliani
- Screenplay & Story
- Otar Iosseliani
- Original Title
- Chantrapas
- Country of Origin
- France, Georgia
- Spoken Languages
- French, Georgian, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Pierre Grise Productions, Sanguko Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otar Iosseliani
Otar Iosseliani
Lionel Cousin, Julie Grünebaum
Otar Iosseliani
Maurice Tinchant, Martine Marignac, Zhana Sardlishvili
Department Leadership Roster
Otar Iosseliani
Writer
Otar Iosseliani
Director
Lionel Cousin
Director of Photography
Otar Iosseliani
Editor
Julie Grünebaum
Director of Photography
Maurice Tinchant
Producer
Martine Marignac
Producer
Zhana Sardlishvili
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chantrapas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chantrapas about?
A filmmaker finds creative freedom more elusive than he imagined in this ironic comedy-drama. Tired of the state-appointed producers and censorship in his homeland, Soviet Georgia, Niko decides to move to France, only to find that he has merely traded one type of interference for another.
Who directed Chantrapas?
Chantrapas was directed by Otar Iosseliani.
Who stars in Chantrapas?
The principal cast of Chantrapas includes Dato Tarielachvili, Tamuna Karumidze, Fanny Gonin, Givi Sarchimelidze, Pierre Étaix.
When was Chantrapas released and how long is it?
Chantrapas was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.