Repentance (1987)
A masterful, nightmarish political vision from Georgia's foremost modern director!
The day after his funeral, the corpse of Varlam Aravidze, the mayor of a small Georgian town, turns up in his son's garden. Although it is secretly reburied, the corpse keeps returning until the police capture the local woman who is responsible. This woman says that Varlam should never be laid to rest since his Stalin-like reign of terror led to the disappearance of her family and friends.
Cast
- Avtandil Makharadze - Varlam Aravidze / Abel Aravidze
- Iya Ninidze - Guliko
- Zeinab Botsvadze - Ketevan Barateli
- Ketevan Abuladze - Nino Barateli
- Edisher (Davit) Giorgobiani - Sandro Barateli
- Kakhi Kavsadze - Mikheil Koresheli
- Merab Ninidze - Tornike
- Nino Zaqariadze - Elene Korisheli
- Nano Ochigava - Young Ketevan
- Georgi Mataradze
Screenplay
Themes
Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
rebellion, corruption, philosophy, symbolism, redemption, georgia, satire, dictatorship, sin, trial, repentance, injustice, political satire, adolf hitler, duality
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Repentance about?
- The day after his funeral, the corpse of Varlam Aravidze, the mayor of a small Georgian town, turns up in his son's garden. Although it is secretly reburied, the corpse keeps returning until the police capture the local woman who is responsible. This woman says that Varlam should never be laid to rest since his Stalin-like reign of terror led to the disappearance of her family and friends.
- Who directed Repentance?
- Repentance was directed by Tengiz Abuladze.
- Who stars in Repentance?
- Repentance stars Avtandil Makharadze, Iya Ninidze, Zeinab Botsvadze, Ketevan Abuladze, Edisher (Davit) Giorgobiani, Kakhi Kavsadze.
- How long is Repentance?
- Repentance has a runtime of 2h 33m (153 minutes).
- What genre is Repentance?
- Repentance is a Drama, Comedy film.
- How much did Repentance gross?
- Repentance grossed $215,496 worldwide.
- Where was Repentance produced?
- Repentance was produced in Soviet Union.
- What are the themes of Repentance?
- The themes of Repentance include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.