Tornike Bziava is a Georgian actor and director with a diverse range of experiences in theater, film, and television. Born in Georgia, he began his career in the early 2000s, initially working in theater and later transitioning to film.
Bziava has directed several experimental films, including "Listen to Chopin," "Delirium," and "Secret Man," which received several awards. He has also worked on international feature film projects, co-produced with France, and has been involved in various commercial productions.
In addition to his work in film, Bziava has a strong background in theater, having performed in numerous productions, including "Pygmalion" at the Marjanishvili State Theater and "Shakespeare Poetry" at the National Theater in London. He has also worked as an assistant director on several films, including "5 Days of War," starring Andy Garcia and Val Kilmer.
Bziava's family has a rich history in the film industry, with his grandfather, Siko Dolidze, being a renowned Georgian film director. His mother, Keti Dolidze, is the founder and artistic director of the GIFT International Theater Festival in Tbilisi and the Michael Tumanishvili's Film Actor's Theater.
In 2023, Netflix premiered the blockbuster film "EXTRACTION 2," in which Bziava plays the lead role of David Radiani opposite Chris Hemsworth-Tyler Rake. He has also won several awards for his work, including the Research Award at the Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival and the Jury Prize at the Tbilisi International Film Festival.
Throughout his career, Bziava has worked with a range of notable directors and actors, including Andrzej Wajda, Phedon Papamichael, and Nicolas Cage. He has also received several grants and scholarships, including the Fulbright grant and the Polish-American Freedom Foundation scholarship.
