Demetre II

Demetre II

1982 · 140 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, History

13th century Georgia. Georgia, destroyed by numerous invaders, is on the verge of physical destruction. King Dimitri II, known as Dimitri the Devoted, is ready to sacrifice his life to save his nation.

Directed by Ramaz Khotivari · Written by Ramaz Khotivari

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