The Waltz on the Petschora (1992)

The Waltz on the Petschora (1992) poster

Set in 1937 Stalinist Georgia, the film traces the parallel destinies of a mother, condemned by the government as "an enemy of the people" and exiled to a work camp in Siberia, and her daughter, who meanwhile is sent to an orphanage. Arriving at the overcrowded work camp, the mother and other women who are not considered strong enough to be labourers, must journey still farther, crossing the icy Siberian landscape in search of food and shelter. At the same time, the daughter escapes the orphanage and returns to her former home, where she finds that a KGB officer has taken up residence. He protects her and an uneasy rapport between them develops—one of abhorrence and attraction, need and suspicion.

Director: Lana Gogoberidze
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 102 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Giorgi Tsintsadze
Cinematography: Georgi Beridze
Editing: Sopio Machaidze
Production: Lileo Arts, Georgianfilm
Country: Georgia
Language: ქართული
Original Language: ka

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Waltz on the Petschora about?
Set in 1937 Stalinist Georgia, the film traces the parallel destinies of a mother, condemned by the government as "an enemy of the people" and exiled to a work camp in Siberia, and her daughter, who meanwhile is sent to an orphanage. Arriving at the overcrowded work camp, the mother and other women who are not considered strong enough to be labourers, must journey still farther, crossing the icy Siberian landscape in search of food and shelter. At the same time, the daughter escapes the orphanage and returns to her former home, where she finds that a KGB officer has taken up residence. He protects her and an uneasy rapport between them develops—one of abhorrence and attraction, need and suspicion.
Who directed The Waltz on the Petschora?
The Waltz on the Petschora was directed by Lana Gogoberidze.
Who stars in The Waltz on the Petschora?
The Waltz on the Petschora stars Guram Pirtskhalava, Nino Surguladze, Marika Chichinadze, Irina Kupchenko, Valentina Telichkina, Nino Arsenishvili.
How long is The Waltz on the Petschora?
The Waltz on the Petschora has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is The Waltz on the Petschora?
The Waltz on the Petschora is a Drama, History film.
Where was The Waltz on the Petschora produced?
The Waltz on the Petschora was produced in Georgia.