"" (Tangerines) is the evocative musical score composed by Niaz Diasamidze for the critically acclaimed 2013 film Tangerines , directed by Zaza Urushadze. The soundtrack is central to the movie’s emotional weight, blending Georgian folk traditions with a minimalist, melancholic sound that mirrors the film's themes of war, humanity, and loss. Musical Composition and Style
The music is inseparable from the narrative of Tangerines , which follows an elderly Estonian man (Ivo) who stays behind during the 1992 war in Abkhazia to harvest his tangerine crop. Niaz Diasamidze- Mandarinebi
: By using authentic Georgian motifs, Diasamidze grounds the film in its specific geographical and cultural context while maintaining a universal emotional appeal. Legacy and Availability "" (Tangerines) is the evocative musical score composed
The title track, "Mandarinebi," remains one of Diasamidze’s most recognized works and is widely available on platforms like YouTube , Spotify , and SoundCloud . It is often cited as a prime example of how modern Georgian cinema uses traditional soundscapes to tell contemporary stories. Mandarinebi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) : By using authentic Georgian motifs, Diasamidze grounds
: The music often features the Panduri (a three-stringed Georgian lute), sometimes modified or played with a bow to create a sound similar to the Chuniri .
: The soundtrack blends Georgian Folk Music with ambient film score elements, creating a sense of timelessness and mourning.