Abesalom and Eteri (1966)
Prince Abesalom runs into an orphaned Eteri while hunting, falls for her and brings the woman to his palace as his fiancé. The Prince’s aid Murman loses his self-control at Eteri’s beauty and gives her a spelled necklace as a wedding gift. Eteri contracts a mysterious disease that only Murman is capable to heal.
Director: Leo Esakia
Genre: Music, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: December 31, 1966
Cast
- Archil Metonidze - Abesalomi
- Lali Khabazashvili - Eteri
- Nugzar Sharia - Murman
- Aleqsandre Omiadze - Abio
- Megi Tsulukidze - Natela
- Nana Kipiani - Marekhi
- Eteri Jordania - Nana
- Givi Toronjadze - Tandarukhi
- Dato Danelia - Knight
Screenplay
- Zacharia Paliashvili (Opera)
- V. Donadze (Script Consultant)
- M. Mgaloblishvili (Script Editor)
- G. Khukhashvili (Script Editor)
- Archil Kereselidze (Script Editor)
Music: Zacharia Paliashvili
Cinematography: Lev Sukhov
Editing: Vasili Dolenko
Production: Georgia-Film
Country: Soviet Union
Language: ქართული
Original Language: ka
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, orphan
More Films by Director: Leo Esakia
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Abesalom and Eteri about?
- Prince Abesalom runs into an orphaned Eteri while hunting, falls for her and brings the woman to his palace as his fiancé. The Prince’s aid Murman loses his self-control at Eteri’s beauty and gives her a spelled necklace as a wedding gift. Eteri contracts a mysterious disease that only Murman is capable to heal.
- Who directed Abesalom and Eteri?
- Abesalom and Eteri was directed by Leo Esakia.
- Who stars in Abesalom and Eteri?
- Abesalom and Eteri stars Archil Metonidze, Lali Khabazashvili, Nugzar Sharia, Aleqsandre Omiadze, Megi Tsulukidze, Nana Kipiani.
- How long is Abesalom and Eteri?
- Abesalom and Eteri has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Abesalom and Eteri?
- Abesalom and Eteri is a Music, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Abesalom and Eteri produced?
- Abesalom and Eteri was produced in Soviet Union.
- What are the themes of Abesalom and Eteri?
- The themes of Abesalom and Eteri include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.