was born on March 20, 1926 in Khoni. She studied at Shota Rustaveli Theatrical Institute (now Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film Georgia State University) first, acting (1950) and later film directing (1957). She made her first student essay film, Chkhari matarebeli (Fast Train) in 1960. From 1950-1954, she worked at Rustaveli Theatre. She was awarded a title of honor, Peoples Artist in 1983. Nana Mchedlidze died on March 29, 2016.