Georg

Georg

The tale of the bariton's wife

2007 · 104 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama, Music

Unforgettable melodies, unique timbre and a memorable, soul-stirring voice. A mystery for women and authority for men, his talent was revered by the highest ranks of the Soviet Union and millions of ordinary people. Georg Ots took the stage when a huge country was recovering from the horrors of war, and his voice returned them faith in a bright future. Few people know what his life was really like.

Directed by Peeter Simm · Written by Aleksandr Borodyanskiy

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