Repentance (1987)
Original title: მონანიება
Repentance is a 1987 drama movie directed by Tengiz Abuladze, with a running time of 2h 33m. It stars Avtandil Makharadze, Iya Ninidze and Zeinab Botsvadze.
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.
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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.
When was Repentance released?
Repentance was released on 1 May 1987.
How long is Repentance?
Repentance runs 2h 33m.
Who made Repentance?
Repentance was directed by Tengiz Abuladze.
Where can I watch Repentance?
Repentance is available on Klassiki and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Repentance
Stream: Klassiki
Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video
Cast
- Avtandil Makharadze as Varlam Aravidze / Abel Aravidze
- Iya Ninidze as Guliko
- Zeinab Botsvadze as Ketevan Barateli
- Ketevan Abuladze as Nino Barateli
- Edisher (Davit) Giorgobiani as Sandro Barateli
- Kakhi Kavsadze as Mikheil Koresheli
- Merab Ninidze as Tornike
- Nino Zaqariadze as Elene Korisheli
- Nano Ochigava as Young Ketevan
- Georgi Mataradze
- Amiran Amiranashvili (II)
- Marina Kakhiani