On the Side of Enguri (1961)
After the army, Emzar returns to Inguri. Gual, the top lumberjack, cuts young trees to surpass plans. Tamara, secretly in love with Gual, exposes his methods, straining his friendship with Emzar. At a festival, Emzar wins a horse race and Manol, Gual’s love, announces her marriage to Emzar. A year later, Gual is sullen. During a storm, he cuts young trees, pushing Emzar into a ravine. Manol goes into labour, and Gual carries her to the hospital, where she gives birth to a boy. He then rescues Emzar and brings him to the village, where Tamara meets him.
Director: Davit Rondeli
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: June 6, 1961
Cast
- Malkaz Gorgiladze - Emzari
- Sofiko Chiaureli - Tamari
- Nugzar Sharia - Guali
- Ariadna Shengelaia - Manoli
- Z. Gvadjava - Batalbi
- Tamar Bakradze - Mariami
- Bukhuti Zakariadze - Beqnu
- Ivane Ninua - Kostya
- A. Mamrikashvili - Tebeki
- Revaz Baramidze - Archili
Screenplay
- Aleksandr Vitenzon (Screenplay)
Music: Archil Kereselidze
Production: Georgia-Film
Country: Soviet Union
Language: ქართული
Original Language: ka
More Films by Director: Davit Rondeli
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is On the Side of Enguri about?
- After the army, Emzar returns to Inguri. Gual, the top lumberjack, cuts young trees to surpass plans. Tamara, secretly in love with Gual, exposes his methods, straining his friendship with Emzar. At a festival, Emzar wins a horse race and Manol, Gual’s love, announces her marriage to Emzar. A year later, Gual is sullen. During a storm, he cuts young trees, pushing Emzar into a ravine. Manol goes into labour, and Gual carries her to the hospital, where she gives birth to a boy. He then rescues Emzar and brings him to the village, where Tamara meets him.
- Who directed On the Side of Enguri?
- On the Side of Enguri was directed by Davit Rondeli.
- Who stars in On the Side of Enguri?
- On the Side of Enguri stars Malkaz Gorgiladze, Sofiko Chiaureli, Nugzar Sharia, Ariadna Shengelaia, Z. Gvadjava, Tamar Bakradze.
- How long is On the Side of Enguri?
- On the Side of Enguri has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is On the Side of Enguri?
- On the Side of Enguri is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was On the Side of Enguri produced?
- On the Side of Enguri was produced in Soviet Union.