There Once Was a Singing Blackbird
Gia is a carefree young percussionist who works at a theater in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia. He lives in a small apartment with his mother. Gia spends his days flitting from friend to friend, lover to lover, avoiding any responsibility, and never staying still for five minutes. However, he always manages to arrive at the theater just in time to play the drums at the end of the ballet.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | იყო შაშვი მგალობელი |
| Year | 1970 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy, Music |
| Director | Otar Iosseliani |
| Runtime | 78 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (30 votes) |
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This is a comedy that knows its limits. Doesn't reach for grotesque when irony is enough, doesn't ask the audience to take things too seriously.
Worth watching for a good mood and a couple of genuinely funny moments. Doesn't promise depth — but doesn't pretend to have it either.
Good for watching with people who need to unwind after a long day. Not for those seeking depth.
Director: Otar Iosseliani
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Viewing atmosphere: With friends or a partner when you don't want anything complicated. Good mood guaranteed.
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