The President(2014)
The President Synopsis
The President is the story of a dictator of an imaginary country in the Caucasus, who is forced to escape following a coup d’état, and begins a journey to discover his country in the company of his five-year-old grandson. The two travel across the lands that the President once governed. Now, disguised as a street musician to avoid being recognized, the former dictator comes into contact with his people, which he comes to know from a different point of view.
The President (2014) is a drama film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, released on August 30, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Mikheil Gomiashvili, Dachi Orvelashvili, Ia Sukhitashvili and Zura Begalishvili. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Mohsen Makhmalbaf
- Writers:
- Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Marziyeh Meshkiny
- Producers:
- Maysam Makhmalbaf, Mike Downey, Sam Taylor
- Cinematographer:
- Konstantin Esadze
- Production:
- Film and Music Entertainment, 20 Steps Productions, Brümmer & Herzog Filmproduktion, Makhmalbaf Film House Productions, Bac Films
- Status:
- Released
The President (2014) Trailer
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The President Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mikheil Gomiashvili
as The President
- Dachi Orvelashvili
Dachi Orvelashvili
as Grandson
Ia Sukhitashvili
as The prostitute
Zura Begalishvili
as Hairdresser
- Lasha Ramishvili
Lasha Ramishvili
as Guard
- Joseph Khvelidze
Joseph Khvelidze
as Prisonner
- Dato Beshitaishvili
Dato Beshitaishvili
Eka Kakhiani
Nuki Koshkelishvili
- Elene Bezarashvili
Elene Bezarashvili
- Tekla Javakhadze
Tekla Javakhadze
Davit Dvalishvili
Key crew
Directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, written by Mohsen Makhmalbaf and Marziyeh Meshkiny, produced by Maysam Makhmalbaf, Mike Downey and Sam Taylor.
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The President Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 42 ratings.
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The President – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The President online?
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The President (2014) is available to stream on Film Movement Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The President?
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The main cast of The President (2014) includes Mikheil Gomiashvili, Dachi Orvelashvili, Ia Sukhitashvili, Zura Begalishvili and Lasha Ramishvili. The film was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The President released?
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The President was released on August 30, 2014 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is The President worth watching?
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The President (2014) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The President?
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Yes. The official The President trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.