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Brigands, Chapter VII (1996): Cast

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Brigands, Chapter VII is a 1996 comedy directed by Otar Iosseliani, starring Amiran Amiranashvili, Emmanuel de Chauvigny and Marina Kartsivadze. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.

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Brigands, Chapter VII (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 57m (117 min)
Director
Otar Iosseliani
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Brigands, Chapter VII About?

The premise of Brigands, Chapter VII without spoilers.

A witty yet despairing multilingual art film that traverses four distinct periods – 16th‑century Georgia, Stalinist‑era Georgia, present‑day Georgia, and modern Paris – using the same ensemble of actors in each setting to underscore the shifting cultural and historical contexts.

Brigands, Chapter VII Themes & Keywords

· 41 tags
  • two timelines
  • queen
  • prologue
  • satire comedy
  • epic
  • adultery
  • dissenter
  • extramarital affair
  • battle
  • king
  • automatic weapon
  • medieval times
+29 more
  • chastity belt
  • irony
  • beheading
  • key
  • film projectionist
  • controversy
  • actors appear in similar roles at different periods in history
  • militant
  • refugee
  • humanity
  • communist
  • urban fighting
  • marital infidelity
  • husband murders his wife
  • censor
  • unfaithfulness
  • georgia the country
  • screening room
  • poker the card game
  • writer director editor
  • strip poker
  • georgian exile
  • opening title is repeated
  • in joke
  • paris france
  • reference to joseph stalin
  • stalinism
  • georgia europe
  • caucasus
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Cast & crew

Brigands, Chapter VII Cast

Amiran Amiranashvili leads the cast, with Emmanuel de Chauvigny and Marina Kartsivadze. Directed by Otar Iosseliani; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Otar Iosseliani

More films directed by Otar Iosseliani, best-rated first: Farewell, Home Sweet Home, Winter Song, Chantrapas and Chasing Butterflies.

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Details

Brigands, Chapter VII Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Briganti” and “Разбойники. Глава VII”.

Also known as
  • Briganti
  • Разбойники. Глава VII
  • 불한당들
  • 群盗、第七章
  • 土匪, ყაჩაღები თავი VII

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FAQ

Brigands, Chapter VII FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Brigands, Chapter VII, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Brigands, Chapter VII?

Brigands, Chapter VII runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

When was Brigands, Chapter VII released?

Brigands, Chapter VII was released on September 1, 1996.

Who directed Brigands, Chapter VII?

Brigands, Chapter VII was directed by Otar Iosseliani.

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Who is in the cast of Brigands, Chapter VII?

Brigands, Chapter VII stars Amiran Amiranashvili, Emmanuel de Chauvigny and Marina Kartsivadze, among 12 credited actors.

Does Brigands, Chapter VII have a post-credit scene?

No. Brigands, Chapter VII has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Brigands, Chapter VII in?

The original language of Brigands, Chapter VII is French.

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