Shield of Jurgai (1944)
In the Caucasus foothills, battles rage against the German fascist invaders who have broken through. Reinforcements, including Russians, Ukrainians, and Kazakhs, are moving to defend the region. Along the way, the soldiers stop at a half-ruined ancient castle. There, a grey-haired old man recounts the legend of Dzhurga, a valiant warrior who once lived there. The legend comes to life on the screen, depicting a wedding feast in the castle where Dzhurgai celebrates his union with a shepherdess. However, the festivities are interrupted by a foreign enemy attacking Georgia. Led by Dzhurgai, Georgian warriors fight bravely and emerge victorious against the Mongol hordes.
Cast
- Keto Japaridze - Actress
- Medea Japaridze - Eteri
- Nutsa Mgeladze - Young Woman
- Nugzar Mikeladze - Young Woman
- Dudukhana Tserodze - Young Woman
- Davit Batridze - Lieutenant; Spanish guest
- Davit Gamrekeli - Jurghai
- Mikhail Grishko - Captain
- Nikolay Chastiy - Bojar
- Grigori Grigorashvili - Mamuka; Tsangala
Screenplay
Themes
The Soundtrack of Life and Memories, Musical Spectacle, Dance Passion
Keywords
dancing, song
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shield of Jurgai about?
- In the Caucasus foothills, battles rage against the German fascist invaders who have broken through. Reinforcements, including Russians, Ukrainians, and Kazakhs, are moving to defend the region. Along the way, the soldiers stop at a half-ruined ancient castle. There, a grey-haired old man recounts the legend of Dzhurga, a valiant warrior who once lived there. The legend comes to life on the screen, depicting a wedding feast in the castle where Dzhurgai celebrates his union with a shepherdess. However, the festivities are interrupted by a foreign enemy attacking Georgia. Led by Dzhurgai, Georgian warriors fight bravely and emerge victorious against the Mongol hordes.
- Who directed Shield of Jurgai?
- Shield of Jurgai was directed by Siko Dolidze, Davit Rondeli.
- Who stars in Shield of Jurgai?
- Shield of Jurgai stars Keto Japaridze, Medea Japaridze, Nutsa Mgeladze, Nugzar Mikeladze, Dudukhana Tserodze, Davit Batridze.
- How long is Shield of Jurgai?
- Shield of Jurgai has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Shield of Jurgai?
- Shield of Jurgai is a Drama, Music, War film.
- Where was Shield of Jurgai produced?
- Shield of Jurgai was produced in Soviet Union.
- What are the themes of Shield of Jurgai?
- The themes of Shield of Jurgai include: The Soundtrack of Life and Memories, Musical Spectacle, Dance Passion.