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The President

20141h 55mMohsen Makhmalbaf
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 83% · Metacritic 67
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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.

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What is The President (2014) about?

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…

Who stars in The President?

The President stars Mikheil Gomiashvili (The President), Dachi Orvelashvili (Grandson), Ia Sukhitashvili (The prostitute), Zura Begalishvili (Hairdresser), Lasha Ramishvili (Guard). The film was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.

How long is The President?

The President has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2014.

Is The President worth watching?

The President holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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