Melodies of the Vera Quarter (ვერის უბნის მელოდიები) 50 years old

This musical is based on old Georgian vaudevilles and plays. The early 20th century. Old Tiflis is in confusion and turmoil. A mysterious fairy is helping the poor Pavle’s family: real wood is burning in his old, neglected fireplace, wherein a pot with meat would suddenly appear. The good fairy is impersonated by laundress Vardo who helps not only the poor Pavle, but other families in this quarter as well. Vardo is known to many people in the town, but no one ever suspected that she was capable of performing miracles. The film’s colorful folk melodies, merry songs and fiery dances leave no viewer indifferent. Starring in the leading role is the great Georgian actress Sofiko Chiaureli.

Credits

Sofiko Chiaureli as Vardo

Alisa Freyndlikh as

Vakhtang Kikabidze as Pavle

Ramaz Chkhikvadze as

Iya Ninidze as Tamro

Lia Gudadze as

Melodies of the Vera Quarter Cast

Name	Character
Sofiko Chiaureli She was 36, 70 years old when she died	as Vardo
Alisa Freyndlikh She was 39, now 89 years old
Vakhtang Kikabidze He was 35, now 86 years old	as Pavle
Ramaz Chkhikvadze He was 45, 83 years old when he died
Iya Ninidze She was 13, now 64 years old	as Tamro
Lia Gudadze
Kakhi Kavsadze He was 38, now 89 years old
დოდო აბაშიძე He was 49, 65 years old when he died
Baadur Tsuladze He was 38, 83 years old when he died

Melodies of the Vera Quarter Crew

Name	Department
Giorgi Shengelaia as Director. He was 36 (82) years old when He died	Directing
Giorgi Shengelaia as Screenplay. He was 36 (82) years old when He died	Writing

Melodies of the Vera Quarter (50 years)

Release day: Saturday, December 29, 1973
Runtime: 96 minutes