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13 Tzameti (2005)

13 Tzameti poster
Directed by
Géla Babluani
Genre
drama film, psychological thriller
Country
Georgia, France
Runtime
1h 26m
Rated
18
Rating
7.1 of 10 from 258 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A poor immigrant worker steals an envelope with instructions for a mysterious high-paying job. Following the directions, he gets caught in a dangerous and deadly situation.

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What happens

13 Tzameti is a 2005 French suspense thriller film written, produced, and directed by Georgian filmmaker Géla Babluani. "Tzameti" (ცამეტი; tsameti) is the Georgian word for thirteen. 13 Tzameti is the feature-length directorial debut for Babluani. It also marks the acting debut of his younger brother Georges, who plays the film's protagonist Sébastien. The music was composed by East (Arnaud Taillefer) from the French band Troublemakers. The film tells the story of a destitute immigrant worker who steals an envelope containing instructions for a mysterious job that could pay out a fortune. Following the instructions, the young man unwittingly becomes trapped in a dark and dangerous situation. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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