Description
Plot Summary
The film follows Aguli Eristavi, a gifted sculptor who, due to financial necessity and family pressure, gradually ends up working as a cemetery monument craftsman. As his days slip into the monotony of repetitive work, devoid of inspiration or meaning, he becomes a victim of conformity. Eventually, Aguli attempts to rebel against this oppressive routine—but his rebellion resembles nothing more than a storm in a teacup.
Eldar Shengelaia’s film is a biting satire, rich with absurd humor and self-irony, reflecting the absurdity of bureaucracy, routine, and lost artistic identity in a system that often stifled creativity.
Poster Description
The original film poster is crafted in the Soviet-era Georgian graphic style, known for its photocollage techniques and limited color palettes, often two or three contrasting tones. The design features a portrait of the protagonist, Aguli, with expressive framing and background imagery that hints at both his artistic aspirations and the surreal, comic tone of the film.
The visual juxtaposition of serious expression and whimsical composition encapsulates the dual nature of the story—profoundly philosophical yet infused with dry humor.
Details
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Film Title: An Unusual Exhibition (არაჩვეულებრივი გამოფენა)
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Director: Eldar Shengelaia
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Year: 1968
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Country: Georgia (USSR)
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Genre: Comedy, Satire
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Technique: Photocollage, two/three-color offset print
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Studio: Kartuli Pilmi (Georgian Film Studio)
Significance and Popularity
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A milestone of Georgian satirical cinema, still beloved for its wit and emotional depth
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Reflects the stylistic and thematic approach of Soviet-era Georgian graphic design
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A valuable piece for collectors interested in film history, Soviet visual culture, and Georgian cinematic legacy
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Offers a unique artistic lens on existential absurdity, work, and unfulfilled potential
Ideal Decorative Piece For
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Admirers of Georgian and Soviet-era cinema
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Collectors of vintage film posters and graphic design ephemera
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Interiors that reflect an interest in retro aesthetics, dark humor, or postmodern minimalism
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Cultural spaces such as cafés, bars, studios, or libraries seeking to add a nostalgic yet thought-provoking visual element
This poster is more than a promotional piece—it is an emblem of creative resistance, wrapped in satire, expressing a timeless human struggle with identity, purpose, and the silent tyranny of everyday life.
