The film "Pirosmani," depicting the life of Georgia's renowned painter Niko Pirosmani, has been digitally remastered and released for the first time in 37 years. This film depicts the life of Niko Pirosmani, a self-taught genius painter who once inspired Pablo Picasso to say, "Georgia doesn't need my paintings because we have Pirosmani." Directed by master director Giorgi Shengelaya, the film captures the spirit of Pirosmani, who lived a quiet, anonymous life, as well as the spirit of Georgia's culture and people. The story is set in Tiflis (now Tbilisi), Georgia, in the late 19th century. After losing his parents at a young age, Pirosmani began a life of exile, eventually making a living by painting shop signs and wall art. While the common people held him in high regard, his unrequited love for Margarita, a dancer he fell in love with at a bar, led to his loneliness. One day, Pirosmani's painting catches the eye of an artist visiting the area and becomes an instant hit...

When it was made in 1969, the film received high international acclaim, and a Russian-dubbed version was released in Japan in 1978, but for the first time in 37 years, the film will be screened in the original Georgian version, digitally remastered, under the Japanese title "Pirosmani: The Wandering Painter."

"Pirosmani: The Wandering Painter" will be released in theaters nationwide, including Iwanami Hall, from November 21st.