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Melodies of the Vera Quarter

Melodies of the Vera Quarter

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 29, 1973

Runtime

1h 36m

Genres

Music, Comedy

User Score

58%

Original Title

ვერის უბნის მელოდიები

Production Companies

Georgia-Film

Director

Giorgi Shengelaia

Description

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.