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There Once Was a Singing Blackbird

1970·Movie
1h 18min

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Big heart, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Georgian CinemaMusical DramaComing-of-AgeFree-Spirited ProtagonistNostalgicFamily DynamicsShowbizSocial CommentaryCharacter Study

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream There Once Was a Singing Blackbird legally?

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Is There Once Was a Singing Blackbird worth watching?

77
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is There Once Was a Singing Blackbird?

1 h 18 min

There Once Was a Singing Blackbird runs 1 h 18 min.

What language is There Once Was a Singing Blackbird in?

GeorgianRussian

It was made in Georgian, with some Russian. Produced in Russia.

In how many countries can I watch There Once Was a Singing Blackbird?

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