Soundtrack: Gia Kancheli

The best movies, series, and documentaries with a soundtrack by Gia Kancheli. Enjoy the titles that feature an unforgettable music.


Kin-Dza-Dza

1986 · Movie · 135 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)

Direction Georgi Daneliya

Cast Stanislav Lyubshin · Evgeni Leonov · Yuriy Yakovlev · Levan Gabriadze

Synopsis Kin-Dza-Dza (1986) is a unique cinematic experience that blends elements of advanced cyberpunk with a profound exploration of societal structures. Set on the distant planet "Plyuk," the film draws striking parallels to our own world, offering a satirical and thought-provoking...

6.8

455 votes

6.8

455 votes

Mimino

1977 · Movie · 97 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)

Direction Georgi Daneliya

Cast Vakhtang Kikabidze · Frunzik Mkrtchyan · Yelena Proklova · Evgeni Leonov

Synopsis Mimino (1977) follows the journey of a dedicated helicopter pilot who operates for a modest regional airline, transporting passengers between remote villages. Driven by an ambition to command larger, international aircraft, he ventures to Moscow to undertake advanced training. During...

6.7

82 votes

6.7

82 votes

Direction Eldar Shengelaya

Cast Ramaz Giorgobiani · Vasil Kakhniashvili · Teimuraz Chirgadze · Ivane Sakvarelidze

Synopsis Blue Mountains, or Unbelievable Story (1983) presents a hilarious satire on the inefficiencies of Soviet bureaucracy. The film follows an unlucky writer who repeatedly tries to persuade his editors to approve his manuscript. The story revolves around his novel, titled...

6.3

22 votes

6.3

22 votes

Hostages

2017 · Movie · 103 min. · Georgia

Direction Rezo Gigineishvili

Cast Merab Ninidze · Darejan Kharshiladze · Avtandil Makharadze · Tinatin Dalakishvili

Synopsis Hostages (2017) portrays the true events of 1983, when a group of seven young Georgians, all from esteemed intellectual families, endeavored to escape the Soviet Union by seizing control of an aircraft. The tense situation culminated in a dramatic assault...

5.7

663 votes

5.7

663 votes

Bear's Kiss

2002 · Movie · 92 min. · Germany

Direction Sergey Bodrov

Cast Rebecka Liljeberg · Joachim Król · Keith Allen · Sergei Bodrov Jr.

Synopsis Bear's Kiss (2002) is a whimsical tale of love that unfolds between a young circus performer named Lola and a bear named Misha. The narrative takes a magical turn when Misha unexpectedly transforms into a human. This enchanting European co-production...

4.1

51 votes

4.1

51 votes

The Antique

2024 · Movie · 132 min. · Georgia

Direction Russudan Glurjidze

Cast Salome Demuria · Sergei Dreiden · Vladimir Daushvili · Vladimir Vdovichenkov

Synopsis The Antique (2024) follows Lado, a Georgian smuggler who navigates the dangerous world of illicit antiquities, transporting valuable artifacts to the bustling city of St. Petersburg. There, he crosses paths with Medea, a resilient immigrant working at an antique workshop....

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The Golden Thread

2019 · Movie · 90 min. · Georgia

Direction Lana Gogoberidze

Cast Temiko Chichinadze · Nana Djordjadze · Guranda Gabunia · Nini Iashvili

Synopsis The Golden Thread (2019) follows the life of Elene, an 80-year-old author who resides with her family, confined to her home due to health issues. Her peaceful existence is disrupted when her daughter's mother-in-law, Miranda—a former Soviet official who had...

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Direction Lana Gogoberidze

Cast Sofiko Chiaureli · Gia Badridze · Ketevan Orakhelashvili · Janri Lolashvili

Synopsis Some Interviews on Personal Matters (1978) follows the journey of a journalist who, while delving into the personal lives of others for her stories, finds herself increasingly disconnected from her own family. As she navigates the complexities of her professional...

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Sherekilebi

1974 · Movie · 80 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)

Direction Eldar Shengelaya

Cast Vasili Chkhaidze · Dato Jgenti · Ariadna Shengelaya · Boris Tsipuria

Synopsis Sherekilebi (1974) follows the journey of an orphan named Ertaoz who ventures to the city in search of a better life. Along the way, he encounters and falls deeply in love with a beautiful woman named Margalita. In a dramatic...

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Day of Wrath

1985 · Movie · 84 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)

Direction Sulambek Mamilov

Cast Juozas Budraitis · Aleksei Petrenko · Anatoli Ivanov · Grazina Baikstyte

Synopsis Day of Wrath (1985) follows an inquisitive American television reporter who becomes captivated by an enigmatic puzzle hidden within a remote, mountainous area of the United States. After navigating bureaucratic hurdles, he gains access to the region. Accompanied by a...

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Direction Lana Gogoberidze

Cast Darejan Kharshiladze · Tamari Skhirtladze · Guram Pirtskhalava · Irakli Khizanishvili

Synopsis Day Is Longer Than Night (1984) chronicles the tumultuous journey of a woman as she navigates through the challenges and triumphs of her life over the course of eight decades. The narrative delves into the complexities of her experiences, highlighting...

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Peola

1970 · Movie · 35 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)

Direction Baadur Tsuladze

Cast Ipolite Khvichia · Gabriel Tsintsadze · Levan Shamilov · Vasili Chkhaidze

Synopsis Peola (1970) follows the journey of a reluctant hero tasked with forming and coaching a teenage football team. The challenge lies in his complete lack of knowledge and enthusiasm for the sport. Initially, he assembles a seemingly weak and unruly...

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Direction Eldar Shengelaya

Cast Guram Lortkipanidze · Valentina Telichkina · Vasili Chkhaidze · Dodo Abashidze

Synopsis Arachveulebrivi gamopena (1968) follows the journey of Aguli, a talented sculptor who returns from war and ties the knot with his beloved. As he struggles to support his family, Aguli finds himself ensnared in the mundane aspects of daily life,...

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Ku! Kin-dza-dza

2013 · Movie · 90 min. · Russia

Direction Georgi Daneliya · Tatyana Ilina

Synopsis Ku! Kin-dza-dza (2013) follows the unexpected journey of two individuals from different walks of life—a construction worker and a music student—who find themselves abruptly transported to a distant and peculiar planet.

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Ne goryuy!

1969 · Movie · 90 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)

Direction Georgi Daneliya

Cast Sergo Zaqariadze · Vakhtang Kikabidze · Sofiko Chiaureli · Anastasiya Vertinskaya

Synopsis Ne goryuy! (1969) follows the lighthearted adventures of a carefree village physician who enjoys a relaxed lifestyle amidst a series of humorous occurrences. The film captures the daily life and amusing incidents that surround this jovial character, offering a comedic...

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Direction Georgi Daneliya

Cast Evgeni Leonov · Iya Savvina · Nina Grebeshkova · Olga Mashnaya

Synopsis Tears Were Falling (1983) follows the peculiar journey of Pavel Ivanovich Vasin, who, after a grueling day at work, begins to act unusually around his loved ones. He abruptly departs from home and spends the next day engaging in odd...

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The Quickie

2001 · Movie · 99 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Sergey Bodrov

Cast Jennifer Jason Leigh · Vladimir Mashkov · Lesley Ann Warren · Brenda Bakke

Synopsis The Quickie (2001) is a gripping crime drama that unfolds like a soap opera, centering around a Russian mobster who decides to retire from his criminal activities on New Year's Eve. However, his plans for a peaceful exit are abruptly...

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Passport

1990 · Movie · 103 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)

Direction Georgi Daneliya

Cast Gérard Darmon · Natalya Gundareva · Oleg Yankovskiy · Armen Dzhigarkhanyan

Synopsis Passport (1990) follows a man who is mistaken for his brother, an immigrant from the USSR to Israel. He finds himself in a bureaucratic nightmare when he realizes that revealing his true identity could land him in jail and prevent...

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