Melodies of the Vera Quarter

(1973)

★ 6.5 IMDb · 16 votes

Genres: Music, Comedy

Year: 1973

Runtime: 98 мин

Country: Soviet Union

Director: Георгий Шенгелая

Cast: Софико Чиаурели, Вахтанг Кикабидзе, Ия Нинидзе, Майя Канкава, Давид Абашидзе, Эроси Манджгаладзе, Алиса Фрейндлих, Кахи Кавсадзе, Рамаз Чхиквадзе, Георгий Кавтарадзе

Plot

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.