Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story (1983)

Name: Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1983
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Ramaz Giorgobiani, Teimuraz Chirgadze, Vasil Kakhniashvili, Ivane Sakvarelidze, Sesilia Takaishvili

1h 37m Soviet Union

Comedy Drama

Plot

A passive young author navigates the oppressive Soviet bureaucracies in Georgia, seeking to publish his novel. Despite his determination, he faces constant neglect and is repeatedly sidelined by the system. His journey through the labyrinth of red tape reveals the challenges of creativity stifled by authoritarian control, as he grapples with the frustration of being unheard. Each encounter deepens his understanding of the struggles faced by artists under such regimes, highlighting the tension between personal expression and institutional barriers. The story unfolds as a poignant exploration of ambition and despair in a constrictive environment.

Cast

Ramaz Giorgobiani Teimuraz Chirgadze Vasil Kakhniashvili Ivane Sakvarelidze Sesilia Takaishvili Grigol Natsvlishvili Vladimer Mezvrishvili Otar Guntsadze Darejan Sumbatashvili Zeinab Botsvadze Nino Tutberidze Giorgi Chkhaidze Mikheil Kikodze Guram Lortkipanidze Guram Petriashvili