France / Russia / Italy / Switzerland / Georgia,
1996, 129 min
Directed by:
Otar IosselianiScreenplay:
Otar IosselianiCinematography:
William LubtchanskyComposer:
Nicholas ZourabichviliCast:
Dato Tarielachvili, Marina Kartsivadze, Emmanuel de Chauvigny, Amiran Amiranashvili, Giorgi TsintsadzePlots(1)
A film which jumps continously from one Historical period to another: A medieval king who puts his wife in a chastity belt before leading his men into battle; modern-day snipers shooting passers-by from a rooftop; a Soviet policeman teaching his son about torture in the Communist era… (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Venice Film Festival
- 1996 - Otar Iosseliani (Silver Lion - Grand Jury Prize)
- 1996 - Otar Iosseliani (Golden Lion for Best Film)