Iriston's Son(1959)

Iriston's Son is a biographical drama following Kosta Khetagurov, a young artist expelled from St. Petersburg Academy of Arts for his radical ideas. Returning to his native Ossetia, Khetagurov faces financial hardship and state repression as he becomes a passionate advocate for his people. Working across poetry, drama, and visual art, he channels his creative talents into cultural resistance, documenting Ossetian life and identity despite mounting obstacles. The film traces his journey from exile to artistic purpose, capturing a pivotal moment in Caucasian intellectual history when one man's vision helped preserve and celebrate a marginalized culture.