Merab Saralidze

A journey through the world of Georgian animation. from its early beginnings and historical challenges to modern reality.

A modern interpretation of a folk tale about a golden-haired beauty abducted by a monster.

No synopsis available yet.

The children have decided to discover the sunken city. The children are helped in their search by the gardener Ermile, who has a number of things and paintings in his house that confirm the existence of the sunken city, removed from the bottom of the sea.

An animations is based on Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani’s fable and tells a story of a rooster who makes friend with a dog. Together they decide to build the village but soon are joined by a cunning fox.

A satirical transformation of popular fairy tale motifs.

A modern interpretation of a folk tale about a golden-haired beauty abducted by a monster.

No synopsis available yet.

The children have decided to discover the sunken city. The children are helped in their search by the gardener Ermile, who has a number of things and paintings in his house that confirm the existence of the sunken city, removed from the bottom of the sea.

An animations is based on Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani’s fable and tells a story of a rooster who makes friend with a dog. Together they decide to build the village but soon are joined by a cunning fox.

An animations is based on Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani’s fable and tells a story of a rooster who makes friend with a dog. Together they decide to build the village but soon are joined by a cunning fox.

A satirical transformation of popular fairy tale motifs.

A satirical transformation of popular fairy tale motifs.

About the excitement of hunters when catching a "wild beast".

Animation short.

The cat sits in the street dreaming. A group of three mice run out of the hole and boldly go to the cat. They tease him and grab his tail, but the cat seems completely absorbed in his dreams and does not notice them at all.

About how Zlodov saved the people from a stupid deva and a greedy king.

A flock of storks was flying south, but one bird lagged behind and fell to the meadow without strength. A little girl found the stork and called the adults for help. There were rallies and actions to save the bird. Only a little girl thought to give water and fish to the tired stork, after which it flew away.

Merab Saralidze short.

Merab Saralidze short.

An animated film based on an ancient Georgian fairy tale about a dragon that captured a spring and demanded a 'beautiful girl' in exchange for water every day. A brave knight defeated the dragon and returned the spring to the people. This is the content of the original tale, but the animated film also presents alternative versions of the events.

An animated film based on an ancient Georgian fairy tale about a dragon that captured a spring and demanded a 'beautiful girl' in exchange for water every day. A brave knight defeated the dragon and returned the spring to the people. This is the content of the original tale, but the animated film also presents alternative versions of the events.

Animation short.

A cartoon from a series of so-called cartoons for adults. The cartoon consists of three parts.

A cartoon from a series of so-called cartoons for adults. The cartoon consists of three parts.

The king, tormented by nightmares, seeks for the best dream to be able to sleep peacefully.

The king, tormented by nightmares, seeks for the best dream to be able to sleep peacefully.

A Merab Saralidze Cartoon

A Merab Saralidze Cartoon

Three young bears are sent by their father to hunt on their own, using different techniques: strength, agility and smartness.

Three young bears are sent by their father to hunt on their own, using different techniques: strength, agility and smartness.

A cheerful bird enjoys flying and singing freely in the open skies. One day, it is captured by a group of donkeys and taken to their city. Although the donkeys treat the bird kindly and provide it with comfort, the bird remains unhappy. Trapped in a cage, it longs for its lost freedom and the ability to soar through the skies once more.

A man sets up a scarecrow in a field to scare away birds. But something goes wrong...

A man sets up a scarecrow in a field to scare away birds. But something goes wrong...

Based on the same name fable by Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani the animation tells a story of a fox kidnaps Rooster, the president of forest and makes the old eagle the new president, who turns out to be the better for the forest.

An animated miniature for children, affirming the principle of "Never give up!"

An animated miniature for children, affirming the principle of "Never give up!"

A Merab Saralidze Cartoon

A cartoon about high-quality glass, or how faith in omens can change a life!

A cartoon about high-quality glass, or how faith in omens can change a life!

About how wine and fame turned a talented donkey into a stupid donkey.