THE LEGEND OF THE SURAM FORTRESS

Directed by

Sergei Parajanov

Georgia 1985

Synopsis

Based on a legend that tells of the repeated efforts of the Georgian people to construct a fortress against invaders. The fortress continues to collapse until a fortune-teller recalls a prophecy: a handsome young man must be walled inside alive in order for the building to stand.

Credits

Director: Sergei Parajanov
Screenplay: Daniel Chonqadze, Vaja Gigashvili
Cinematography: Yury Klimenko, Sergo Sikharulidze
Cast: Veriko Andjaparidze Dudukhana Tserodze Dodo Abashidze Sofiko Chiaureli Zura Kipshidze Levan Uchaneishvili Tamari Tsitsishvili Leila Alibegashvili Mzia Arabuli Paata Baratashvili Gia Burjanadze Maia Abaishvili G. Ambartsumov L. Arzhanov T. Arzhanov
Producers: Khuta Gogiladze, M. Simksayev

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