Arsena Georgiashvili (murder of General Griaznov)
Arsena Georgiashvili (murder of General Griaznov)

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Arsena Georgiashvili (murder of General Griaznov)

1921
Movie
49 min
Georgian

Revolutionary uprising of Georgian laborers in 1905.

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Director: UnknownGenres: Historical Drama, Silent Film

Plot Summary

The film dramatizes the real-life assassination of Russian General Nikolai Griaznov by Arsen Georgievich Tsintsadze, a Georgian peasant. It portrays Georgievich's motivations and the act itself, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Georgia under Russian rule.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1921, critical reception is not readily available in modern databases. However, its subject matter aligns with historical dramas that often sought to capture periods of social unrest and political upheaval.

What Reviewers Say

  • Focuses on a specific historical event and its protagonist's actions.

  • Likely depicts themes of oppression and rebellion common in early Soviet cinema.

  • Visual storytelling would have been paramount due to the silent format.

Google audience: No specific audience reviews are available for this historical silent film.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a true event that occurred in 1906, where Arsen Georgievich Tsintsadze assassinated General Griaznov, a figure associated with the suppression of Georgian independence movements.

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