Roots
Jul 04, 1987 · 1h 27m
Director
Guguli MgeladzeOverview
In the hot summer of 1917, the nineteen-year-old peasant Georgy Zakareishvili left his village in search of work and, settling on a French ship, soon found himself in Paris, where he married a Frenchwoman. Modest wealth, beloved wife, sons and a faithful friend helped him to endure separation from his homeland. When the opportunity came to his homeland, George was already old and could not postpone the upcoming meeting with his native Georgia. He tried to convey his love to his grandson George: he sang folk songs, taught Georgian, talked about the people of his village. And now, in fulfillment of his grandfather’s orders, George the Younger took his ashes to his homeland...
Cast of Roots
David AbashidzeGiorgi Zakareishvili
Joseph JachvlianiYoung Giorgi Zakareishvili
Ya ParulavaYoung Madleni
Aleksandr MedzmariashviliYoung Henry
Laurence RagonMadleni
Nugzar KurashviliHenry
Gogi GegechkoriSamson Jandieri
Merab Ninidze
Malkhaz GorgiladzeMate- Giorgi JibladzeLittle Mate (as G. Jibladze)
Edisher MagalashviliPassenger of Train
Levan AbashidzeGeorges- Tamar Aladashvili
Igor Dadiani
Niaz Diasamidze
About Roots
What is Roots about?
In the hot summer of 1917, the nineteen-year-old peasant Georgy Zakareishvili left his village in search of work and, settling on a French ship, soon found himself in Paris, where he married a Frenchwoman. Modest wealth, beloved wife, sons and a faithful friend helped him to endure separation from his homeland. When the opportunity came to his homeland, George was already old and could not…
When was Roots released?
Roots was released on July 4, 1987.
How long is Roots?
Roots runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
Who directed Roots?
Roots was directed by Guguli Mgeladze.
Who is in the cast of Roots?
The cast of Roots includes David Abashidze (Giorgi Zakareishvili), Joseph Jachvliani (Young Giorgi Zakareishvili), Ya Parulava (Young Madleni), Aleksandr Medzmariashvili (Young Henry) and Laurence Ragon (Madleni).