Repentance
მონანიება
“A masterful, nightmarish political vision from Georgia's foremost modern director!”
Synopsis
The day after his funeral, the corpse of Varlam Aravidze, the mayor of a small Georgian town, turns up in his son's garden. Although it is secretly reburied, the corpse keeps returning until the police capture the local woman who is responsible. This woman says that Varlam should never be laid to rest since his Stalin-like reign of terror led to the disappearance of her family and friends.
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Repentance | Official Trailer | Klassiki
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-01
Top Cast
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Avtandil Makharadze
Varlam Aravidze / Abel Aravidze
Iya Ninidze
Guliko
Zeinab Botsvadze
Ketevan Barateli
Ketevan Abuladze
Nino Barateli
Edisher (Davit) Giorgobiani
Sandro Barateli
Kakhi Kavsadze
Mikheil Koresheli
Merab Ninidze
Tornike
Nino Zaqariadze
Elene Korisheli
Nano Ochigava
Young Ketevan
Georgi Mataradze
Amiran Amiranashvili (II)
Marina Kakhiani
Mikheil Jojua
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 4, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 26, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$215K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tengiz Abuladze
- Screenplay & Story
- Rezo Kveselava, Nana Janelidze, Tengiz Abuladze
- Original Score
- Nana Janelidze
- Original Title
- მონანიება
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Georgian, German
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $215K
- Production Studios
- Georgia-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tengiz Abuladze
Rezo Kveselava, Nana Janelidze, Tengiz Abuladze
Nana Janelidze
Mikhail Agranovich
Guliko Omadze
Department Leadership Roster
Rezo Kveselava
Writer
Tengiz Abuladze
Director
Nana Janelidze
Writer
Tengiz Abuladze
Writer
Mikhail Agranovich
Director of Photography
Guliko Omadze
Editor
Giorgi Mikeladze
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Repentance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Repentance about?
The day after his funeral, the corpse of Varlam Aravidze, the mayor of a small Georgian town, turns up in his son's garden. Although it is secretly reburied, the corpse keeps returning until the police capture the local woman who is responsible. This woman says that Varlam should never be laid to rest since his Stalin-like reign of terror led to the disappearance of her family and friends.
Who directed Repentance?
Repentance was directed by Tengiz Abuladze.
Who stars in Repentance?
The principal cast of Repentance includes Avtandil Makharadze, Iya Ninidze, Zeinab Botsvadze, Ketevan Abuladze, Edisher (Davit) Giorgobiani.
When was Repentance released and how long is it?
Repentance was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 33m.
How much did Repentance make at the box office?
Repentance grossed $215K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Repentance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Repentance was composed by Nana Janelidze.