Lado Aleksi-Meskhishvili
Georgian Actor and Director
Georgian Actor and Director
1857
169 years ago
Artists & Creatives
Georgia
An influential figure in Georgian theater and cinema, worked extensively in the early 20th century. Held significant roles in various theatrical productions and made contributions to the development of film in Georgia. Directed several notable plays and films during a period when Georgian culture was experiencing significant changes. Legacy includes fostering new talents in the arts and contributing to the establishment of national identity through performance art.
Directed prominent Georgian theatrical productions
Contributed to the early Georgian cinema
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