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The President (2014)

Movie ★ 6.8 115 min

Drama

The President is the story of a dictator of an imaginary country in the Caucasus, who is forced to escape following a coup d’état, and begins a journey to discover his country in the company of his five-year-old grandson. The two travel across the lands that the President once governed. Now, disguised as a street musician to avoid being recognized, the former dictator comes into contact with his people, which he comes to know from a different point of view.

Mohsen Makhmalbaf Director Mohsen Makhmalbaf Writer Marziyeh Meshkiny Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 30, 2014
Runtime
115 min
IMDb
tt3966942
Language
Studio
, 20 Steps Productions, Brümmer & Herzog Filmproduktion, Makhmalbaf Film House Productions

Themes

Cast

Mikheil Gomiashvili Mikheil Gomiashvili The President Dachi Orvelashvili Grandson Ia Sukhitashvili Ia Sukhitashvili The prostitute Zura Begalishvili Zura Begalishvili Hairdresser Lasha Ramishvili Guard Joseph Khvelidze Prisonner Dato Beshitaishvili Eka Kakhiani Eka Kakhiani Nuki Koshkelishvili Nuki Koshkelishvili Elene Bezarashvili Tekla Javakhadze Davit Dvalishvili Davit Dvalishvili Tornike Bziava Tornike Bziava

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Frequently asked questions

What is The President about?
The President is the story of a dictator of an imaginary country in the Caucasus, who is forced to escape following a coup d’état, and begins a journey to discover his country in the company of his five-year-old grandson. The two travel across the lands that the President once governed. Now, disguised as a street musician to avoid being recognized, the former dictator comes into contact with his people, which he comes to know from a different point of view.
Who directed The President?
The President was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.
Who stars in The President?
The President stars Mikheil Gomiashvili, Dachi Orvelashvili, Ia Sukhitashvili, Zura Begalishvili.
When was The President released?
The President is a 2014 drama film.
Where can I watch The President?
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