Melodies of the Vera Quarter
- Released on
- Runtime
- 96 mins
This musical is based on old Georgian vaudevilles and plays. The early 20th century. Old Tiflis is in confusion and turmoil. A mysterious fairy is helping the poor Pavle’s family: real wood is burning in his old, neglected fireplace, wherein a pot with meat would suddenly appear. The good fairy is impersonated by laundress Vardo who helps not only the poor Pavle, but other families in this quarter as well. Vardo is known to many people in the town, but no one ever suspected that she was capable of performing miracles. The film’s colorful folk melodies, merry songs and fiery dances leave no viewer indifferent. Starring in the leading role is the great Georgian actress Sofiko Chiaureli.
This musical is based on old Georgian vaudevilles and plays. The early 20th century. Old Tiflis is in confusion and turmoil. A mysterious fairy is helping the poor Pavle’s family: real wood is burning in his old, neglected fireplace, wherein a pot with meat would suddenly appear. The good fairy is impersonated by laundress Vardo who helps not only the poor Pavle, but other families in this quarter as well. Vardo is known to many people in the town, but no one ever suspected that she was capable of performing miracles. The film’s colorful folk melodies, merry songs and fiery dances leave no viewer indifferent. Starring in the leading role is the great Georgian actress Sofiko Chiaureli.
Cast
- Sofiko Chiaureli
- Vakhtang Kikabidze
- Iya Ninidze
- Maia Kankava
- Dodo Abashidze
- Erosi Manjgaladze
- Alisa Freyndlikh
- Kakhi Kavsadze
- Ramaz Chkhikvadze
- Giorgia Qavtaradze
- Boris Tsipuria
- Baadur Tsuladze
- Otar Zautashvili
- Lia Gudadze
- Mzia Maglakelidze
- Nanuli Sarajishvili
- Marina Kakhiani
- Zanda Ioseliani
- Bondo Goginava
- Abesalom Loria
- Nodar Sokhadze
- Giorgi Jujunashvili
- Manana Orbeliani
- Zura Kikaleishvili
- Gogi Gegechkori
Director
- Giorgi Shengelaia
Producers
Screenwriter
- Giorgi Shengelaia
- Anzor Salukvadze