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Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story (1983): Cast

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Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story is a 1983 comedy drama directed by Eldar Shengelaia, starring Sesilia Takaishvili as Molare, Ramaz Giorgobiani and Vasil Kakhniashvili. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Eldar Shengelaia
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Georgian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story About?

The premise of Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story without spoilers.

A young, passive author ventures into the Soviet‑controlled bureaucracy of Georgia to secure publication for his novel, but despite his hopes he is continually ignored, shuffled between indifferent officials, and trapped in a maze of bureaucratic compartmentalization at each turn.

Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story Themes & Keywords

· 35 tags
  • caucasus
  • georgia europe
  • language
  • collapse
  • communism
  • jealousy
  • chess
  • or as title separator
  • satire comedy
  • novel
  • man
  • bureaucracy
+23 more
  • author
  • roof collapse
  • crack in the wall
  • house collapse
  • trapped in an elevator
  • old elevator
  • elevator
  • secretary
  • absurd humor
  • absurd comedy
  • kafka esque
  • absurdism
  • publisher
  • motorcycle
  • book
  • office
  • painting
  • soviet union
  • bureaucrat
  • mining engineer
  • writer
  • manuscript
  • satire
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Cast & crew

Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story Cast & Characters

Sesilia Takaishvili leads the cast as Molare, with Ramaz Giorgobiani as Soso and Vasil Kakhniashvili as Vaso. Directed by Eldar Shengelaia; 19 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Eldar Shengelaia

More films directed by Eldar Shengelaia: The Chair, Samanishvili’s Stepmother, The Eccentrics and An Unusual Exhibition.

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Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Das Blaue vom Himmel” and “Tsisperi mtebi anu daujerebeli ambavi”.

Also known as
  • Das Blaue vom Himmel
  • Tsisperi mtebi anu daujerebeli ambavi
  • 蓝山
  • Blå fjell, ცისფერი მთები ანუ ტიანშანი
  • کوهستان آبی
  • Голубые горы, или Неправдоподобная история
  • Blaue Berge oder Eine unwahrscheinliche Geschichte
  • Сините планини или неправдоподобна история
  • Kék hegyek, avagy egy hihetetlen történet
  • Las montañas azules
  • Le montagne blu
  • Les Montagnes bleues
+1 more
  • 危楼风波

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Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story?

Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story released?

Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story was released on December 18, 1983.

Who directed Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story?

Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story was directed by Eldar Shengelaia.

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Who is in the cast of Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story?

Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story stars Sesilia Takaishvili as Molare, Ramaz Giorgobiani as Soso and Vasil Kakhniashvili as Vaso, among 19 credited actors.

Does Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story in?

The original language of Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story is Georgian.

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