Internet Review : Tzameti is written and directed by Georgian director Gela Babluani. Tzameti is the georgian word for 13. The film follows twenty-two year-old Sébastien, as he struggles to make money for his Georgian immigrant family in a small French coastal town. He is hired to work on the house of a man called Godon, a morphine addicted criminal. After Godon dies , his widow informs Sébastien that she is unable to pay him.
Sébastien then overhears the widow talking with one of Godon's friends, describing to him a "job" that he had lined up before his death. Unaware of what it is, the destitute Sébastien steals the envelope containing the instructions for the job. All the envelope contains is a train ticket, a hotel reservation and a sign with the number 13 on it.
When he arrives at the hotel, he receives a phone call giving further instructions to catch a certain train and alight one stop before the destination on his ticket. Once there he is collected in a car, the driver showing him a similar sign with the number 13.
Once they arrive at their destination Sébastien quickly learns what the job entails, and tries in vain to back out.
Lukes Review : Don't really want to give too much away regarding the plot of this film - as it holds some good surprises which would best enjoyed if left till you watch this film.
All I will say is that its WELL worth seeing. Its dark, raw in places and nicely unpredictable and if that don't sell it to you then you shouldn't be reading this blog !
This was actually the second time that I have seen this film but its definitely got the 'rewatchability factor'. My only criticism would be that at 86 minutes it seems quite short - but then I suppose I would rather that this be the case, than too long. There are rumours of an 'American Remake' which would be tragic. Half the appeal is that it doesn't include a car chase, love interest or a 'happy ever after' type ending which the Americans seem to have to include in everything that they produce - so please please, just let it be !
I well deserved 09/10 from me !
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