Movie

Repentance

“A masterful, nightmarish political vision from Georgia's foremost modern director!”

★ 7.1(71)19872h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Tengiz Abuladze
Release date: 1987-05-01
Runtime: 2h 33m
Language: Italian
Box office: $215,496
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Sovexportfilm

Repentance — trailer

About Repentance

Repentance is a 1987 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Tengiz Abuladze, starring Avtandil Makharadze, Iya Ninidze and Zeinab Botsvadze. It has a runtime of 2 hours 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 71 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Repentance in Israel — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Amiran Amiranashvili (II)

Marina Kakhiani

Themes & keywords

rebellioncorruptionphilosophysymbolismredemptionsatiredictatorshipsintrialrepentanceinjusticepolitical satiresatiricaladolf hitlerduality

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Repentance in Israel?+

Repentance is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Israel. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Repentance on Netflix?+

Repentance is not on Netflix in Israel right now.

How long is Repentance?+

Repentance has a runtime of 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).

Who stars in Repentance?+

Repentance stars Avtandil Makharadze, Iya Ninidze, Zeinab Botsvadze, Ketevan Abuladze and Edisher (Davit) Giorgobiani.

When did Repentance come out?+

Repentance is a 1987 movie directed by Tengiz Abuladze.

What genre is Repentance?+

Repentance is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Repentance?+

Repentance was directed by Tengiz Abuladze.