Bondo Goginava

Acting

Bondo Goginava

Born — Died

1930-04-03 — 1994-04-18

Known for

Acting

Credits

17 titles

Known for

Cucaracha poster
6.5

A screen adaptation of the novel of the same name by the well-known Georgian writer Nodar Dumbadze. This story about love and loyalty, bravery and betrayal, began shortly before the Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Georgy Tumurashvili, a militia man, was affectionately called “Cucaracha”, by both the kids and the adults. He was a conscientious divisional inspector investigating various incidents, calling to order local hoodlums and settling family arguments. Once he helped out Inga who fell prey to Murtalo, a bandit and murderer. The young people fell in love with each other. But Murtalo decided to take revenge on Kukaracha…

Cucaracha

1983

Father of a Soldier poster
7.1

When peasant Georgy Makharashvili hears that his soldier son is lying wounded in a hospital, he sets out to visit him. However, unknown to him, his son has been sent back to the front. Reluctant to return home and in a vain attempt to locate his boy, Georgy joins the Red Army in it's unrelenting push to the west.

Father of a Soldier

1965

Tbilisi and Her Citizens poster
6.0

A sixteen novels about a life of a people in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia.

Tbilisi and Her Citizens

1976

Matsi Khvitia poster
7.9

It’s about a 13th-century Georgian legendary avenger, the noble robber Matsi Khvitia, who bravely fought against the princes’ arbitrary rule.

Matsi Khvitia

1966

Melodies of the Vera Quarter poster
6.5

This musical is based on old Georgian vaudevilles and plays. The early 20th century. Old Tiflis is in confusion and turmoil. A mysterious fairy is helping the poor Pavle’s family: real wood is burning in his old, neglected fireplace, wherein a pot with meat would suddenly appear. The good fairy is impersonated by laundress Vardo who helps not only the poor Pavle, but other families in this quarter as well. Vardo is known to many people in the town, but no one ever suspected that she was capable of performing miracles. The film’s colorful folk melodies, merry songs and fiery dances leave no viewer indifferent. Starring in the leading role is the great Georgian actress Sofiko Chiaureli.

Melodies of the Vera Quarter

1973

Loma, the Forgotten Friend poster
6.0

Giorgi follows his son's request and goes to the city to spend the winter. Only Loma, Giorgi's Caucasian shepherd remains in thedeserted village.

Loma, the Forgotten Friend

1982

Film credits

1980s · 6 titles

Cucaracha poster
6.5

A screen adaptation of the novel of the same name by the well-known Georgian writer Nodar Dumbadze. This story about love and loyalty, bravery and betrayal, began shortly before the Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Georgy Tumurashvili, a militia man, was affectionately called “Cucaracha”, by both the kids and the adults. He was a conscientious divisional inspector investigating various incidents, calling to order local hoodlums and settling family arguments. Once he helped out Inga who fell prey to Murtalo, a bandit and murderer. The young people fell in love with each other. But Murtalo decided to take revenge on Kukaracha…

Cucaracha

1983

Loma, the Forgotten Friend poster
6.0

Giorgi follows his son's request and goes to the city to spend the winter. Only Loma, Giorgi's Caucasian shepherd remains in thedeserted village.

Loma, the Forgotten Friend

1982

A Crime Has Been Committed poster
10.0

Against the backdrop of facts taken from modern reality, the idea is advanced that youth should actively participate in building society, and feelings of complacency and irresponsibility are condemned from a civic standpoint.

A Crime Has Been Committed

1988

Beach Robber poster
NR

One day, a modest accountant, a resident of a seaside town, adopted a dog. The dog became attached to its lonely owner, but it soon became clear that the dog had been trained by its previous owner to steal things from unwary beachgoers. An honest man, yelled at the dog, but then came to terms with his friend’s shortcomings, and even began to encourage his dubious abilities.

Beach Robber

1987

The Tent of Wisdom poster
10.0

The film is based on the fables of Sulkhan-Saba Orbelia

The Tent of Wisdom

1982

The Sad Trumpet poster
NR

Boys Luka and Bacho live and study in a boarding school. Both have no parents. Luka draws beautifully. But when professional artist Gogi Karsanidze adopts him, the boy returns to the boarding school because he cannot live without his friend Bacho...

The Sad Trumpet

1982

1970s · 4 titles