Ballad of Khevsureti

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Released December 19, 1966

Overview

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.

Runtime

1h 29m


Origin Country

Russia


Original Language

Georgian


Original Title

ხევსურული ბალადა


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Soviet Union

Spoken Languages

  • ქართული (Georgian)
  • Pусский (Russian)

Production Companies

  • logo for Georgia-Film

    Georgia-Film

    Russia

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