Magdana's Donkey
Originally released in 1955. Magdana's Donkey is a drama film. directed by Tengiz Abuladze. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dudukhana Tserodze, Liana Moistsrapishvili, and Mikho Borashvili
Synopsis
This chamber drama is set in Georgia on the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. A simple peasant family makes its living by selling yogurt which the Magdany widow takes every morning to the town market. Once, in their mother’s absence, the children – six-year-old Mikho and three-year-old Kato – found an abandoned donkey on a road leading to their village. The foundling was fed, tended, and the moment the donkey opened its big, tender eyes, it was named “Lurdja”, which means “blue-eyed”. Surrounded by love and care, the donkey became a big help in the poor household. But this idyll was not to last long…
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
KA
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KA
Production Companies
- Georgia-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magdana's Donkey about?
This chamber drama is set in Georgia on the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. A simple peasant family makes its living by selling yogurt which the Magdany widow takes every morning to the town m...
Who directed Magdana's Donkey?
Magdana's Donkey was directed by Tengiz Abuladze.
How long is Magdana's Donkey?
Magdana's Donkey has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Magdana's Donkey released?
Magdana's Donkey was released on April 1, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Magdana's Donkey?
The main cast of Magdana's Donkey includes Dudukhana Tserodze, Liana Moistsrapishvili, Mikho Borashvili, Nani Chikvinidze, Akaki Kvantaliani.