Soviet Union 1985, 88 min, Dir: Dodo Abashidze, Sergei Parajanov
40th Anniversary
Georgian with subtitles

 

 

The Suram Fortress is in a constant state of construction—that’s because it’s always crumbling just as they are about to complete it. Since the fortress will serve to defend the kingdom from foreign intruders, this is a serious problem. To solve this perplexing mystery, a young man visits a fortune teller who offers a startling proclamation: For the fortress to stand, someone must be buried inside it.

 

 

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