The Waltz on the Petschora
ვალსი პეჩორაზე
Synopsis
Set in 1937 Stalinist Georgia, the film traces the parallel destinies of a mother, condemned by the government as "an enemy of the people" and exiled to a work camp in Siberia, and her daughter, who meanwhile is sent to an orphanage. Arriving at the overcrowded work camp, the mother and other women who are not considered strong enough to be labourers, must journey still farther, crossing the icy Siberian landscape in search of food and shelter. At the same time, the daughter escapes the orphanage and returns to her former home, where she finds that a KGB officer has taken up residence. He protects her and an uneasy rapport between them develops—one of abhorrence and attraction, need and suspicion.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lana Goghoberidze
- Screenplay & Story
- Lana Goghoberidze, Zaira Arsenishvili
- Original Score
- Giorgi Tsintsadze
- Original Title
- ვალსი პეჩორაზე
- Country of Origin
- Georgia
- Spoken Languages
- Georgian
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Lileo Arts, Georgianfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lana Goghoberidze
Lana Goghoberidze, Zaira Arsenishvili
Giorgi Tsintsadze
Georgi Beridze
Sopio Machaidze
Department Leadership Roster
Lana Goghoberidze
Director
Lana Goghoberidze
Writer
Giorgi Tsintsadze
Original Music Composer
Georgi Beridze
Director of Photography
Zaira Arsenishvili
Writer
Shota Gogolashvili
Production Design
Sopio Machaidze
Editor
Salomé Alexi
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Waltz on the Petschora
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Waltz on the Petschora about?
Set in 1937 Stalinist Georgia, the film traces the parallel destinies of a mother, condemned by the government as "an enemy of the people" and exiled to a work camp in Siberia, and her daughter, who meanwhile is sent to an orphanage. Arriving at the overcrowded work camp, the mother and other women who are not considered strong enough to be labourers, must journey still farther, crossing the icy Siberian landscape in search of food and shelter. At the same time, the daughter escapes the orphanage and returns to her former home, where she finds that a KGB officer has taken up residence. He protects her and an uneasy rapport between them develops—one of abhorrence and attraction, need and suspicion.
Who directed The Waltz on the Petschora?
The Waltz on the Petschora was directed by Lana Goghoberidze.
Who stars in The Waltz on the Petschora?
The principal cast of The Waltz on the Petschora includes Guram Pirtskhalava, Nino Surguladze, Mariam Chichinadze, Irina Kupchenko, Valentina Telichkina.
When was The Waltz on the Petschora released and how long is it?
The Waltz on the Petschora was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Waltz on the Petschora?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Waltz on the Petschora was composed by Giorgi Tsintsadze.