Arshaula (1935): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1935, Arshaula is a drama and history film directed by David Rondeli, running about 71 minutes.

What it’s about. In the mountains of the Caucasus, a large supply of the much-needed ore - andesite has been discovered. To get it quickly, the leadership decides to blow up Arshaula mountain. But the mountain is considered "sacred" and, according to believers, is inviolable. The kulaks try to prevent andesite mining and spread rumors about the family of its head, Levan, and drag his wife, father-in-law, Berdia into the conflict and recruit them to their side. At the village meeting, it will finally be decided to blow up the mountain. The village will move to a new place, but Berdia continues to resist. Mojagire's purchase exposes him, which is why Birdia decides to kill him. Before the explosion, he goes to collect loot hidden in a tower near the mountain and takes the purchase with him. He finds himself trapped in the purchased tower and dies in the explosion. A horse loaded with property is in the hands of the militia, its owner is recognized and Berdia is arrested.

Who’s in it. Arshaula stars Tsetsilia Tsutsunava as widow, qetevan japharidze as nunu, Zaal Terishvili and Gaioz Meliava as Levan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Arshaula sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arshaula page.

If you liked it. Fans of Arshaula tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.