Khibula
ხიბულა
Synopsis
The screenplay for Khibula was inspired by the real events taking place in Georgia briefly after the country regained its independence in 1991. Zviad Gamsakhurdia, the first president of Georgia, elected by the majority of votes, was driven into exile by coup d'etat. Even though he returned to regain power soon after, political clashes once again forced him to flee into the mountains. Based on the final chapter of the first President's life, the film starts off by following his journey accompanied and pursued by both friend and foe.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giorgi Ovashvili
- Screenplay & Story
- Giorgi Ovashvili, Roelof Jan Minneboo
- Original Score
- Iosif Bardanashvili
- Original Title
- ხიბულა
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Georgia, France
- Spoken Languages
- Georgian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Alamdary Film, 42film, Arizona Productions, ZDF, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giorgi Ovashvili
Giorgi Ovashvili, Roelof Jan Minneboo
Iosif Bardanashvili
Enrico Lucidi
Kim Sun-min
Giorgi Ovashvili, Eike Goreczka, Christoph Kukula, Guillaume de Seille
Department Leadership Roster
Giorgi Ovashvili
Director
Enrico Lucidi
Director of Photography
Giorgi Ovashvili
Writer
Roelof Jan Minneboo
Writer
Giorgi Ovashvili
Producer
Eike Goreczka
Producer
Christoph Kukula
Producer
Guillaume de Seille
Producer
Kim Sun-min
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Khibula
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What is Khibula about?
The screenplay for Khibula was inspired by the real events taking place in Georgia briefly after the country regained its independence in 1991. Zviad Gamsakhurdia, the first president of Georgia, elected by the majority of votes, was driven into exile by coup d'etat. Even though he returned to regain power soon after, political clashes once again forced him to flee into the mountains. Based on the final chapter of the first President's life, the film starts off by following his journey accompanied and pursued by both friend and foe.
Who directed Khibula?
Khibula was directed by Giorgi Ovashvili.
Who stars in Khibula?
The principal cast of Khibula includes Hossein Mahjoub, Kishvard Manvelishvili, Nodar Dzidziguri, Lika Babluani, Zurab Antelava.
When was Khibula released and how long is it?
Khibula was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Khibula?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Khibula was composed by Iosif Bardanashvili.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Khibula?
Khibula holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).