There Once Was a Singing Blackbird
Originally released in 1970. There Once Was a Singing Blackbird is a drama/comedy film. directed by Otar Iosseliani. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gela Kandelaki, Gogi Chkheidze, and Jansug Kakhidze
Synopsis
Gia is a carefree young percussionist who works at a theater in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia. He lives in a small apartment with his mother. Gia spends his days flitting from friend to friend, lover to lover, avoiding any responsibility, and never staying still for five minutes. However, he always manages to arrive at the theater just in time to play the drums at the end of the ballet.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 6, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (30 votes)
Language
KA
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KA
Production Companies
- Georgia-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is There Once Was a Singing Blackbird about?
Gia is a carefree young percussionist who works at a theater in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia. He lives in a small apartment with his mother. Gia spends his days flitting from friend to friend, lover...
Who directed There Once Was a Singing Blackbird?
There Once Was a Singing Blackbird was directed by Otar Iosseliani.
How long is There Once Was a Singing Blackbird?
There Once Was a Singing Blackbird has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was There Once Was a Singing Blackbird released?
There Once Was a Singing Blackbird was released on December 6, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in There Once Was a Singing Blackbird?
The main cast of There Once Was a Singing Blackbird includes Gela Kandelaki, Gogi Chkheidze, Jansug Kakhidze, Irine Jandieri, Elene Landia.