SummarySet in 1992, during the growing conflict between Georgia and Abkhazian separatists in the wake of the Soviet Union’s dissolution, this compassionate tale focuses on two Estonian immigrant farmers who decide to remain in Georgia long enough to harvest their tangerine crop. When the war comes to their doorsteps, Ivo (Lembit Ulfsak) takes in two wou... Read More
Directed By:Zaza Urushadze
Written By:Tatjana Mülbeier, Zaza Urushadze, Artur Veeber
Tangerines
Metascore
Generally Favorable
73
User score
Universal Acclaim
8.1
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
73
78% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
22% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Apr 23, 2015
90
Tangerines is an example of lean, unadorned old-school filmmaking where familiar style and technique combine to unexpectedly potent effect because of the great skill with which they've been employed.
Apr 17, 2015
88
Although events unfold amid a gorgeous pastoral setting with rolling green hills and leafy trees, there is a silent starkness about this countryside that suggests Ingmar Bergman’s use of natural surroundings.
User score
Universal Acclaim
8.1
88% Positive
65 Ratings
65 Ratings
7% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
5% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
Feb 28, 2021
10
‘Tangerines’ is a war drama movie that was directed by Zaza Urushadze in 2015. The script was also written by Zaza Urushadze. The stars are Lembit Ulfsak, Elmo Nüganen, Mikheil Meskhi, Giorgi Nakashidze and Raivo Trass. This movie earned about $1 million, whereas its budget was €650,000. ‘Tangerines’ is a deeply meaningful and powerful movie about people and their lives in Abkhazia during the conflict between Georgia and Abkhazia in 1992–1993. The actors are highly convincing. The movie provokes strong feelings. It tells us about the value of a human being. ‘Tangerines’ was a critically acclaimed movie. It received many awards and was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film. Written by Anastasiia Shystovska
Oct 17, 2015
10
Ebert gave this the highest rating - and I agree. Powerful movie about war, death, and friendship. Even though the movie was in Estonian, Russian, and Georgian, I couldn't stop watching it. Sad, but inspiring.
Apr 6, 2015
80
The film turns out to be highly effective, thanks to the skills of the actors and director Zaza Urushadze.
Apr 15, 2015
75
A simple tale, sharply drawn and smartly told, a portrait of a people, a place and a centuries-old conflict that this wise yet myopic citrus farmer cannot get his mind around any more than we can.
Apr 14, 2015
70
Interior scenes focus theater-like on the dining room table-as-vortex: Threats and insults whip about, but, finally, so do forays of friendship.
Apr 15, 2015
60
Urushadze’s excellent cast imbues their thinly drawn characters with a great deal of life, but the roles are so transparent that the film feels like more of an advertisement for peace than it does an argument for it.
Apr 12, 2015
50
For all of the potential, historically specific revelations regarding nation and religion, Tangerines elects to become bathetic hokum.
Sep 19, 2015
10
Amazing movie with amazing director and actors! It shows us how hard life becomes during any war and makes us think about how precious our motherland is. Highly recommended!
Jul 23, 2015
10
this movie is amazing ! you should totally watch it.
it really has deep character development and shows you conflicts between two nations and religions.
Jul 23, 2015
10
This is a brilliant movie from director Zaza Urushadze. I recommend it if you want to watch a good movie-in drama/war genre.
Film is about what happens during Abkhazia war and you can see the conflict between Georgian and Chechen soldiers.
There is also things about religion conflict too,so you should watch it
Jan 16, 2021
9
I recently watched this and really enjoyed it. The character development is excellent and it has a good story line.
Jan 16, 2016
9
A powerful conveyance of the absurdity of war, and a poignant conveyance of the fact that, despite ethnic differences, humanity should and will always prevail.
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
Mannheim-Heidelberg International Filmfestival
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
