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Gela BabluaniFrench screenwriter and director of Georgian origin
Date of Birth: 01.01.1979
Country:  France |
Content:
- Gela Babluani: A Georgian-French Filmmaker
- Collaborations and Achievements
- Family Ties in Film
- Filmography
Gela Babluani: A Georgian-French Filmmaker
Early Life and CareerGela Babluani was born in Tbilisi, Georgia, in 1979. At the age of 17, he immigrated to France and began his cinematic journey. In 2005, he released his debut feature film, "13 Tzameti," which garnered critical acclaim and earned him the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival for Best Debut Film. The film also received the Jury Prize at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival.
Collaborations and Achievements
Babluani collaborated with his father, acclaimed filmmaker Teimuraz Babluani, on the 2006 film "L'Héritage." The film was recognized at the Sundance Film Festival with a Special Jury Prize.
Family Ties in Film
Gela Babluani comes from a family steeped in filmmaking. His father, Teimuraz, is a renowned director, and his brother, Giorgi (George), is an actor.
Filmography
2002: À fleur de peau (short film)2005: 13 Tzameti
2006: L'Héritage (co-directed with Teimuraz Babluani)
2010: 13 (American remake of "13 Tzameti")
2017: Money
