Gia Kancheli

Born 10 August 1935 in Tbilisi, Georgia SSR, USSR

Died 2 October 2019 (aged 84)

Giya Kancheli was a Georgian composer. People's Artist of the USSR (1988). Known for orchestra, chamber, and film score music. Some of the famous films that feature his score include Kin-dza-dza! and Mimino.