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The Legend of the Surami Fortress

Original title: Ambavi Suramis tsikhitsa
  • 1985
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
2.3K
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The Legend of the Surami Fortress (1985)
Drama

A film version of a well-known Georgian folk-tale. A young boy has to be immured into the walls of a fortress in order to stop it from crumbling to pieces.A film version of a well-known Georgian folk-tale. A young boy has to be immured into the walls of a fortress in order to stop it from crumbling to pieces.A film version of a well-known Georgian folk-tale. A young boy has to be immured into the walls of a fortress in order to stop it from crumbling to pieces.

  • Directors
    • Sergei Parajanov
    • Dodo Abashidze
  • Writers
    • Daniel Chonqadze
    • Vaja Gigashvili
  • Stars
    • Veriko Anjaparidze
    • Tamari Tsitsishvili
    • Dudukhana Tserodze
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Sergei Parajanov
      • Dodo Abashidze
    • Writers
      • Daniel Chonqadze
      • Vaja Gigashvili
    • Stars
      • Veriko Anjaparidze
      • Tamari Tsitsishvili
      • Dudukhana Tserodze
    • 13User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Veriko Anjaparidze
    Veriko Anjaparidze
    • Fortune Teller
    • (as Veriko Andjaparidze)
    Tamari Tsitsishvili
    Dudukhana Tserodze
    Dudukhana Tserodze
    • Osman-Agha's Mother
    Dodo Abashidze
    Dodo Abashidze
    • Osman-Agha…
    Sofiko Chiaureli
    Sofiko Chiaureli
    • Vardo
    Zura Kipshidze
    Zura Kipshidze
    • Durmish-Khan
    Levani
    Levani
    • Zurab
    • (as L. Uchaneishvili)
    M. Abaishvili
    Leila Alibegashvilli
    • Young Vardo
    G. Ambartsumov
    Mzia Arabuli
    Mzia Arabuli
      L. Arzhanov
      Toma Arzhanov
        Paata Baratashvili
          Gia Burjanadze
            Vladimer Chitishvili
            Vladimer Chitishvili
              N. Chkseidze
              T. Daniela
              • Directors
                • Sergei Parajanov
                • Dodo Abashidze
              • Writers
                • Daniel Chonqadze
                • Vaja Gigashvili
              • All cast & crew
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              User reviews13

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              Kirpianuscus

              more than beautiful

              a Paradjanov. surprising for its force. and as part of a terrible fight against political system. a fairy tale. preserving the light, the pain, the fascination, mystery and force of the source. and the desire to present a testimony about sufferance. that fact transforms The Legend of Suram Fortress in more than beautiful film or embroidery of symbols. because, using motifs who are parts of a folk chain from Balkans to Caucasus, it gives to the sacrifice new connotations. it is not exactly a revenge or expression of sketch of artistic freedom but precise definition of relation who remains basis of power.each theme of Paradjanov's cinema is present in this bitter, delicate gem. like colors of a portrait who redefines the spaces from a drawing.
              7max4movie

              A Visual Masterpiece

              Full review on my blog max4movies: Ambavi Suramis tsikhitsa (international title: The Legend of Suram Fortress) is the fictionalized retelling of an ancient Georgian tale about a fortress that could only be built with a human sacrifice. Visually, the movie looks wonderful with vibrant colors, perfectly arranged set pieces, and a striking choreography. And while the plot remains mostly simple and central aspects and characters even seem obscure, the heavy use of symbols give the movie a dreamlike quality. Certain scenes - although aesthetically pleasing - seem to lack a clear connection to the plot, which is why the overall allegory about political oppression will remain vague for some viewers.
              8canperincekster

              Patriotism

              It's a great film which has scenes like paintings. The music is remarkable. Therefore, both visually and aurally it is a marvelous journey to the Georgian folklore. It also conveys very good messages. The main theme is the suggestion that the patria could only be defended, if some sacrifices their lives for its defense. Blood becomes the cement, in other words. The fortress constitutes a metaphor of the patria, which was vulnerable at that time to the invasions of the two major empires: Ottoman and Safavid. In this context, religion is the main theme of patriotism, which differentiate the majority of the Georgians from the outsiders. There are also so many connections to the folk tales of both Turkish and Iranian culture. One is the character Zurab who rebels against his father because he leaves his patria, thus, his religion. This reminds us the character Zohrab in Shahname of Firdawsi, who fought against his father.

              On the other hand, the political context and the director's position in that context is also felt in the choice of making such a movie. The Soviet system was disintegrating and the director is also one of the victims of the Soviet regime long before this movie's production.
              8alice liddell

              Another visually ravishing, thematically incomprehensible masterpiece

              Paradjanov's sequel to THE COLOR OF POMEGRANATES. This is more accessible than COLOR, more narrative driven, with a greater use of outside locations. It is still as obscure, with legends, allegories, characters and symbols all weaving into a culturally specific tapestry. It is not as jaw-droppingly gorgeous or formally astonishing as COLOR, and seems much more pessimistic. It is a story of exiles, poverty, serfdom, murder and the supernatural, with stories within stories, and an almost buoyant ending celebrating resistance and culture.
              10Okada_Toru

              vision

              Paradjanov made four films for which he is best known: Shadows Of Forgotten Ancestors and Color Of Pomegranates in the sixties; Legend Of Surami Fortress and Ashik Kerib in the eighties. In case you don't already know, between the sixties and the eighties he spent over a decade in a Soviet prison. I find this to be the strongest and most hypnotic one of the bunch, made soon after his release. One should take advantage of any opportunity to see these on the big screen.

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                This was main director Sergei Parajanov's first film in 15 years, having spent 4 of those in prison for lewd acts and bribery.
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                Featured in Parajanov: The Last Spring (1992)

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              • Release date
                • December 3, 1986 (France)
              • Country of origin
                • Soviet Union
              • Official site
                • Parajanov-Vartanov Institute (United States)
              • Languages
                • Georgian
                • Russian
              • Also known as
                • The Legend of Suram Fortress
              • Production company
                • Georgian-Film
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                1 hour 28 minutes
              • Color
                • Color
              • Sound mix
                • Mono

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