The Legend of the Suram Fortress
ამბავი სურამის ციხისა
Synopsis
A film version of a well-known Georgian folk-tale. A young boy has to be immured into the walls of a fortress in order to stop it from crumbling to pieces.
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THE LEGEND OF SURAM FORTRESS - Soviet/Georgian Cinema - FilmDoo
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-07
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Veriko Anjaparidze
Fortune Teller
Dudukhana Tserodze
Osman-Agha's Mother
David Abashidze
Osman-Agha / Simon
Sofiko Chiaureli
Vardo
Zura Kipshidze
Durmish-Khan
Levan Uchaneishvili
Zurab
Tamari Tsitsishvili
Leila Alibegashvili
Young Vardo
Mzia Arabuli
Paata Baratashvili
Gia Burjanadze
Maia Abaishvili
G. Ambartsumov
L. Arzhanov
T. Arzhanov
Olga Janiashvili
Manana Tskhovrebova
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergei Parajanov, David Abashidze
- Screenplay & Story
- Vaja Gigashvili, Daniel Chonkadze
- Original Title
- ამბავი სურამის ციხისა
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Georgian
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Georgia-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergei Parajanov, David Abashidze
Vaja Gigashvili, Daniel Chonkadze
Yury Klimenko, Sergo Sikharulidze
Marfa Ponomarenko, Kora Tsereteli
Khuta Gogiladze, M. Simksayev
Department Leadership Roster
Sergei Parajanov
Director
Khuta Gogiladze
Producer
M. Simksayev
Producer
Vaja Gigashvili
Writer
Marfa Ponomarenko
Editor
Yury Klimenko
Director of Photography
Sergo Sikharulidze
Director of Photography
Kora Tsereteli
Editor
Aleksandr Dzhanshiyev
Production Design
David Abashidze
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend of the Suram Fortress
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What is The Legend of the Suram Fortress about?
A film version of a well-known Georgian folk-tale. A young boy has to be immured into the walls of a fortress in order to stop it from crumbling to pieces.
Who directed The Legend of the Suram Fortress?
The Legend of the Suram Fortress was directed by Sergei Parajanov, David Abashidze.
Who stars in The Legend of the Suram Fortress?
The principal cast of The Legend of the Suram Fortress includes Veriko Anjaparidze, Dudukhana Tserodze, David Abashidze, Sofiko Chiaureli, Zura Kipshidze.
When was The Legend of the Suram Fortress released and how long is it?
The Legend of the Suram Fortress was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Is The Legend of the Suram Fortress based on a book or true story?
The Legend of the Suram Fortress is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daniel Chonkadze".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legend of the Suram Fortress?
The Legend of the Suram Fortress holds official age classifications: FR: TP.