OTAR’S DEATH

Directed by: Ioseb “Soso” Bliadze
Genres: Suspense
Cast: Nutsa Kukhianidze, Iva Kimeridze, Eka Chavleishvili, Achi Makalatia
Written by: Elmar Imanov, Ioseb “Soso” Bliadze
Produced by: Eva Blondiau
Production Company: Maisis Peri
Production year: 2021
Release year: 2021
Country: Georgia, Germany, Lithuania
Language: Georgian
Duration: 105 min
Subtitled Versions: English
Formats: DCP

Synopsis: Keti (36) and her son Nika (16) find themselves in trouble when Nika hits an old man with the car. The victim`s family promises to refrain from pressing charges for a monetary price. Time is running out as Keti tries to raise the large amount to prevent her son Nika from going to prison. An unexpected twist gives the drama a tragicomical air.

WINNER OF THE FEDORA AWARD at KARLOVY VARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

“Bliadze is a rising star of Georgian cinema and possibly beyond”
The Film Verdict - Stephen Dalton

“Positively helped by a competent ensemble, it is also reminiscent of earlier works by the likes of Ashgar Farhadi and the Dardennes…”
International Cinephile Society - Nicol Latayan