13 Tzameti - George Babluani, Aurélien Recoing, Fred Ulysse, Géla Babluani
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Movie propaganda
A clean-faced 20-year-old, Sébastien (George Babluani), leads an impoverished life with his immigrant family, constantly struggling to find the money for their next meal. When hired to repair the roof of the morphine-addicted Godon (Philippe Passon), Sébastien eavesdrops in on a conversation which appears to offer a quick and easy solution to his money troubles.
When Godon suddenly falls dead Sébastien decides to follow the instructions, meant for the recently deceased addict, in a desperate bit to secure some income for himself and his family.
He then becomes embroiled in what appears to be a wild goose chase, taking on the identity of Godon and following a series of clues which lead him ever closer to his impending fate. The trail eventually leads Sébastien into the heart of the French countryside and face to face with a ring of clandestine gamblers who bet on human lives. From this point on there is no turning back.
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Target demographic movie keyword propaganda
- Film crime France French drug deal migrant addict game gambling thriller
Persons of interest
- George Babluani .... Sébastien
- Aurélien Recoing .... Jacky
- Fred Ulysse .... Alain
- Vania Vilers .... Mr Schlondorff
- Olga Legrand .... Mme Godon
- Christophe Van de Velde .... Ludo
- Augustin Legrand .... José
- Jo Prestia .... Pierre Bléreau
- Philippe Passon .... Jean-François Godon
- Noureddine Ameur .... Mr Meyer
- Djalalli Amouche .... Abel
- Melchior Aquino .... Keller
- Hervé Babadi .... Patrick Henri
- Laura Babluani .... Sissy
- Temur Babluani .... Sadik
- Laurent Bariteau .... Florent
- Robert Beaupré .... Alain Qtull
- Philippe Beautier .... Jean
- Claude Billois .... Martin Ott
- Didier Bobet .... Zachary
- Gilles Bongibault .... Thierry
- Karim Bouguerra .... Ibrahim
- Matteo Capelli .... Antonio
- Didier Champion .... Bernard Loublier
- Simon Cohen .... Robin
- Jean-Pierre Cormarie .... Olivier
- Jean-Pierre Cottin .... Mr A
- Géla Babluani .... Screenwriter
- Géla Babluani .... Director
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- Awards and film festivals:
- César Awards 2007: Nominated: Best First Work (Géla Babluani), Most Promising Actor (George Babluani)
- European Film Awards 2006: Won: European Discovery of the Year (Géla Babluani)
- Sundance Film Festival 2006: Won: Grand Jury Prize: World Cinema - Dramatic (Géla Babluani)
- Tbilisi International Film Festival 2005: Won: Silver Prometheus: Best Director (Géla Babluani)
- Transylvania International Film Festival 2006: Won: Best Cinematography (Tariel Meliava), FIPRESCI Prize (Géla Babluani)
- Venice Film Festival 2005: Won: Luigi De Laurentiis Award (Géla Babluani), Netpac Award (Géla Babluani)
- NB: French, Georgian and German language dialogue with English subtitles
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Theatrical report
13 Tzameti is very much like the Spanish film about rich men gambling on poor men's luck called Intacto but it has a much more indie feel to it, one that accentuates the themes rather than detracting from them because murder for money should always have a bit of grit to it. Brothers Géla and George Babluani have launched their careers with this film.
The crime, France movie 13 Tzameti is directed by Géla Babluani and stars George Babluani, Aurélien Recoing, Fred Ulysse.
Media intelligence (DVD)
- Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
- Languages: French, Georgian and German
- Picture: Widescreen 2.35:1
- Special features:
- Deleted scenes
- Featurettes: Interview with fictional character
- Interviews:
- Géla Babluani (director) and George Babluani (actor)
- Aurélien Recoing
- Trailers: Original
- Subtitles: English
Government security censorship classification
MA 15+ (Strong themes, violence and drug use)
Surveillance time
86 minutes (1:26 hours)
Not for public release in Australia before date
DVD rental: 17 July 2008
DVD retail: 16 October 2008
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