Melodies of the Vera Quarter (1973)
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.
Director:
Giorgi Shengelaia
Writers:
Giorgi Shengelaia, Anzor Salukvadze.
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Sofiko Chiaureli as Vardo |
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Vakhtang Kikabidze as Pavle |
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Iya Ninidze as Tamro |
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Maia Kankava as Maro |
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David Abashidze as |
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Erosi Mandjgaladze as Aga Geurqovi |
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Alisa Freyndlikh as |
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Kakhi Kavsadze as |
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Ramaz Chkhikvadze as |
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Georgi Kavtaradze as |
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Boris Tsipuria as |
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Baadur Tsuladze as |
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Otar Zautashvili as |
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Lia Gudadze as |
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Mzia Maglakelidze as |
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Nanuli Sarajishvili as |
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Marina Kakhiani as |
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Zanda Ioseliani as |
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Bondo Goginava as |
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Abesalom Loria as |
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Nodar Sokhadze as |
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Giorgi Jujunashvili as |
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Manana Orbeliani as |
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Zura Kikaleishvili as |
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Gogi Gegechkori as |
| Writing | Giorgi Shengelaia | Screenplay |
| Writing | Anzor Salukvadze | Screenplay |
| Camera | Aleqsandre Mgebrishvili | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Giorgi Tsabadze | Music |
| Art | Vakhtang Rurua | Production Design |
| Art | Eduard Lapkovski | Production Design |
| Sound | Vladimir Dolidze | Sound |
| Directing | Giorgi Shengelaia | Director |
