Svani

Svani

2007 · 95 min · ★ 7.4 · Drama

In Svaneti, the mountainous region of Georgia, there is the Jachvliani clan tower known to have shown an angel figure of white smoke. At these times the tower inhabitants always prayed as the angel was believed to protect them. One day a man from another clan was killed in the tower and the angel has never made its appearance since.

Directed by Joseph Jachvliani · Written by Joseph Jachvliani

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