A special screening celebrating the 50th anniversary of a monumental film. Tengiz Abuladze’s poetic masterpiece and a crown jewel of Georgian cinema.
About the film: • Director: Tengiz Abuladze • Cast: Lika Kavzharadze, Ioseb Jachvliani, Sofiko Chiaureli, Kakhi Kavsadze • Duration: 107 min. • Genre: Drama / Romance
Plot: Set in a picturesque pre-revolutionary Georgian village populated by colorful dreamers and eccentrics, the story revolves around the tragic romance between the beautiful Marita and a poor young man, Gedia. Bound by rigid and cruel traditions, the village elders tear the lovers apart and force Marita into an arranged marriage with a wealthy man, setting the stage for a devastating climax.
Why you should watch: • Celebrate the half-century milestone of one of the most visually stunning and poetic films in cinema history on the big screen • The central piece of Tengiz Abuladze’s renowned trilogy (*The Plea* – *The Wishing Tree* – *Repentance*) • Mesmerizing cinematography by Lomer Akhvlediani and the legendary, angelic beauty of Lika Kavzharadze
Language: Georgian (Eng subtitles) Age rating: 12+
