Arshaula
არშაულა
Synopsis
In the mountains of the Caucasus, a large supply of the much-needed ore - andesite has been discovered. To get it quickly, the leadership decides to blow up Arshaula mountain. But the mountain is considered "sacred" and, according to believers, is inviolable. The kulaks try to prevent andesite mining and spread rumors about the family of its head, Levan, and drag his wife, father-in-law, Berdia into the conflict and recruit them to their side. At the village meeting, it will finally be decided to blow up the mountain. The village will move to a new place, but Berdia continues to resist. Mojagire's purchase exposes him, which is why Birdia decides to kill him. Before the explosion, he goes to collect loot hidden in a tower near the mountain and takes the purchase with him. He finds himself trapped in the purchased tower and dies in the explosion. A horse loaded with property is in the hands of the militia, its owner is recognized and Berdia is arrested.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Rondeli
- Screenplay & Story
- Ilo Mosashvili
- Original Title
- არშაულა
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- JSC "Sakhkinmretsvi"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Rondeli
Ilo Mosashvili
Department Leadership Roster
David Rondeli
Director
Ilo Mosashvili
Writer
Serapion Vatsadze
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arshaula
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arshaula about?
In the mountains of the Caucasus, a large supply of the much-needed ore - andesite has been discovered. To get it quickly, the leadership decides to blow up Arshaula mountain. But the mountain is considered "sacred" and, according to believers, is inviolable. The kulaks try to prevent andesite mining and spread rumors about the family of its head, Levan, and drag his wife, father-in-law, Berdia into the conflict and recruit them to their side. At the village meeting, it will finally be decided to blow up the mountain. The village will move to a new place, but Berdia continues to resist. Mojagire's purchase exposes him, which is why Birdia decides to kill him. Before the explosion, he goes to collect loot hidden in a tower near the mountain and takes the purchase with him. He finds himself trapped in the purchased tower and dies in the explosion. A horse loaded with property is in the hands of the militia, its owner is recognized and Berdia is arrested.
Who directed Arshaula?
Arshaula was directed by David Rondeli.
Who stars in Arshaula?
The principal cast of Arshaula includes Tsetsilia Tsutsunava, qetevan japharidze, Zaal Terishvili, Gaioz Meliava, Elena Senicheva-Esakia.
When was Arshaula released and how long is it?
Arshaula was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.