Repentance

Varlam, the despotic mayor of a small town, dies. After his funeral, his body is repeatedly unearthed and buried again. Through flashbacks and dreamlike scenes, we witness his rise, power and ambiguities.

Director

Tengiz Abuladze

Writer

Tengiz Abuladze, Nana Janelidze, Rezo Kveselava

Released

18 May 1987

Country

Soviet Union

Awards

12 wins & 2 nominations