There Once Was a Singing Blackbird

There Once Was a Singing Blackbird

Directed by Otar Iosseliani

Produced by Georgia-Film

197078 min6.3 / 10

A lighthearted, music-infused portrait of a charming, irresponsible young musician drifting through Tbilisi, balancing carefree romance and social connection with the bare minimum of artistic commitment.

Gia is a carefree young percussionist who works at a theater in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia. He lives in a small apartment with his mother. Gia spends his days flitting from friend to friend, lover to lover, avoiding any responsibility, and never staying still for five minutes. However, he always manages to arrive at the theater just in time to play the drums at the end of the ballet.

Questions people ask

  • Is There Once Was a Singing Blackbird easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.

  • Is There Once Was a Singing Blackbird violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is There Once Was a Singing Blackbird scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is There Once Was a Singing Blackbird sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Does There Once Was a Singing Blackbird end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

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45/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity68

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise35

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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