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Historical drama

Ballad of Khevsureti (1966): Cast

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Ballad of Khevsureti is a 1966 historical drama directed by Shota Managadze, starring Tengiz Archvadze as Imeda, Sofiko Chiaureli and Dodo Abashidze. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Ballad of Khevsureti (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Shota Managadze
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
Georgian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ballad of Khevsureti About?

The premise of Ballad of Khevsureti without spoilers.

After his father dies in a blood‑feud, Imeda grows up in the city with his father’s friend. Fifteen years later he returns to Khevsureti, working as a painter who sketches the landscape and its people. He falls for the local beauty Mzekala, but rival Torghva also loves her and challenges Imeda to a duel, where Imeda kills him. To stop the vendetta, the villagers exile Imeda and Mzekala, yet a vengeful pursuer follows them.

Ballad of Khevsureti Themes & Keywords

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  • tbilisi georgia
  • wound
  • falling in love
  • cousin cousin relationship
  • young woman
  • young man
  • worker
  • village
  • studying
  • son
  • singing
  • singing woman
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  • road building
  • remembrance
  • past
  • party
  • painter
  • mountain
  • love
  • love triangle
  • little boy
  • laborer
  • invitation
  • helicopter
  • guest
  • geologist
  • famous
  • drinking
  • doctor
  • dead father
  • countryside
  • city
  • boy meets girl
  • art academy
  • ambulance helicopter
  • almost dead
  • death of father
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Cast & crew

Ballad of Khevsureti Cast & Characters

Tengiz Archvadze leads the cast as Imeda, with Sofiko Chiaureli as Zmekala and Dodo Abashidze as Aluda. Directed by Shota Managadze; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Ballad of Khevsureti

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Ballad of Khevsureti Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Khevsurian Ballad” and “CHEVSSURSKAJA BALLADA”.

Also known as
  • Khevsurian Ballad
  • CHEVSSURSKAJA BALLADA
  • The last vendetta
  • Хевсурская баллада

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FAQ

Ballad of Khevsureti FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ballad of Khevsureti, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ballad of Khevsureti?

Ballad of Khevsureti runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Ballad of Khevsureti released?

Ballad of Khevsureti was released on December 1, 1966.

Who directed Ballad of Khevsureti?

Ballad of Khevsureti was directed by Shota Managadze.

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Who is in the cast of Ballad of Khevsureti?

Ballad of Khevsureti stars Tengiz Archvadze as Imeda, Sofiko Chiaureli as Zmekala and Dodo Abashidze as Aluda, among 6 credited actors.

Does Ballad of Khevsureti have a post-credit scene?

No. Ballad of Khevsureti has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ballad of Khevsureti in?

The original language of Ballad of Khevsureti is Georgian.

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