Revaz (Rezo) Cheishvili (Georgian: რევაზ [რეზო] ჭეიშვილი, 24 April 1933 – 11 September 2015) was a Georgian author and screenwriter whose work bridged literary fiction and film. Born and active in Georgia, he wrote for both readers and cinema audiences and is remembered for his contributions to Georgian letters and scripts.
Overview
Cheishvili produced prose and screenplays over a career that spanned the late Soviet and early post‑Soviet periods. His writing drew on local settings, social detail and human characterization. He occupied roles typical for a mid‑20th century Georgian writer: novelist, short‑story author, and scriptwriter for film and television.
Career and works
Working in both literary and cinematic formats, Cheishvili adapted narrative techniques between page and screen. His fiction often emphasized dialogue, scene, and the rhythms of everyday life, qualities that suited adaptation to film. As a screenwriter he collaborated with directors, bringing literary sensibility to cinematic storytelling.
Themes and style
Across his work Cheishvili explored interpersonal relationships, social nuance and the particularities of Georgian urban and provincial life. His prose is noted for clear narrative voice, observational detail and an interest in the ordinary choices that shape character. These tendencies made his material accessible to audiences beyond literary readers.
Legacy and significance
Cheishvili remained a respected figure in Georgian cultural life. His dual practice as author and screenwriter helped strengthen ties between Georgian literature and national cinema, influencing younger writers and film professionals. He is frequently mentioned in discussions of twentieth‑century Georgian letters and screenwriting practice.
- Roles: novelist, short‑story writer, screenwriter, cultural contributor
- Active: mid‑20th to early 21st century in Georgia
- Known for: literary realism, dialogue, adaptation to film