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The White Caravan (1964): cast, story & where to watch

1964 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1964, The White Caravan is a notable film directed by Eldar Shengelaia, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. Martia, an experienced shepherd together with others is moving his herd to the winter pastures. The life of the shepherds is mundane and complex to the extent that even a minor mistake is fraught with serious consequences. Martia’s older son forsakes the herd for good and moves to the city in quest of easy money. In his attempt to save the herd scattered by the storm, Martia dies. Martia’s son, who returns home from the city blames himself for the accident and is profoundly repentant.

Who’s in it. The White Caravan stars Spartak Bagashvili as Martiy Akhlauri, Ariadna Shengelaia as Maria, Imedo Kakhiani as Gela Akhlauri and Giorgi Kikadze as Vajia, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The White Caravan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Caravan page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The White Caravan (1964)?
In GB, The White Caravan is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The White Caravan worth watching?
The White Caravan holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The White Caravan?
The White Caravan stars Spartak Bagashvili, Ariadna Shengelaia, Imedo Kakhiani, Giorgi Kikadze and Merab Eliozishvili.
When was The White Caravan released?
The White Caravan was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.