Ballad of Khevsureti (1966)
When Imeda’s father is killed in a blood revenge accident, the family moves him to the city where he is sheltered at his father’s friend. After fifteen year he gets back to Khevsureti. A talented painter, he spends most of his time doing sketches of nature and people. There he meets a local beauty, Mzekala and fells in love with her but finds out that Torghva is also in love with her. Enraged by Imeda’s impudence Torghva calls him for a sword fight and is killed by Imeda. To avoid another round of blood revenge, the villagers let Imeda and Mzekala out of the village but someone who wants Imeda’s blood finds it out and follows them.
Director: Shota Managadze
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: December 19, 1966
Cast
- Tengiz Archvadze - Imeda
- Sofiko Chiaureli - Zmekala
- Levan Pilpani - Torgvai
- Kote Daushvili - Mgelika
- David Abashidze - Aluda
- Zurab Kapianidze - Apareka
Screenplay
- Giorgi Mdivani (Screenplay)
Music: Revaz Lagidze
Cinematography: Giorgi Chelidze
Editing: Vasili Dolenko
Production: Georgia-Film
Country: Soviet Union
Language: ქართული, Pусский
Original Language: ka
Keywords
soviet union, georgian
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ballad of Khevsureti about?
- When Imeda’s father is killed in a blood revenge accident, the family moves him to the city where he is sheltered at his father’s friend. After fifteen year he gets back to Khevsureti. A talented painter, he spends most of his time doing sketches of nature and people. There he meets a local beauty, Mzekala and fells in love with her but finds out that Torghva is also in love with her. Enraged by Imeda’s impudence Torghva calls him for a sword fight and is killed by Imeda. To avoid another round of blood revenge, the villagers let Imeda and Mzekala out of the village but someone who wants Imeda’s blood finds it out and follows them.
- Who directed Ballad of Khevsureti?
- Ballad of Khevsureti was directed by Shota Managadze.
- Who stars in Ballad of Khevsureti?
- Ballad of Khevsureti stars Tengiz Archvadze, Sofiko Chiaureli, Levan Pilpani, Kote Daushvili, David Abashidze, Zurab Kapianidze.
- How long is Ballad of Khevsureti?
- Ballad of Khevsureti has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Ballad of Khevsureti?
- Ballad of Khevsureti is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Ballad of Khevsureti produced?
- Ballad of Khevsureti was produced in Soviet Union.