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13 (Tzameti)
Trailer
Released on DVD: April 3rd

Gela Babluani's captivating debut, 13 (Tzameti) scooped the 'The Lion of the Future Award' for Best First Film at last year's Venice Film Festival and 'The Jury Prize' at Sundance Film Festival 2006. Blowing away the competition, one film has left a prominent mark on visitors, judges and press alike and looks set to do the same when it comes out on DVD across the UK from 3 April through Revolver Entertainment.

Intensely engaging and uniquely insightful 13 (Tzameti) is a thrillingly surreal journey that begins with the descent of a young man, Sebastien (Georges Babluani), into a sinister criminal underworld in which men gamble on each others lives in a shockingly cruel sport...

 Sebastien, a clean-faced 20-year-old who lives an impoverished life with his immigrant family, is hired to repair the roof of the morphine-addicted Godon (Philippe Passon). The old man dies before Sebastien can be paid, but not before the boy overhears a conversation that seems to promise easy money. He impulsively decides to follow the instructions meant for Godon and see where they lead him.

He then becomes embroiled in what appears to be a wild goose chase, taking on the identity of Godon and following a series of clues which lead him ever closer to his impending fate. The trail eventually leads Sebastien into the deserted heart of the French countryside and face to face with a ring of clandestine gamblers who bet on human lives. From this point on there is no turning back.

The story is told through the eyes of 26-year-old Georgian-born first time director Gela Babluani, son of well-known Georgian helmer Temur Babluani, who shows strong talent at creating an atmosphere of threatening mystery and powerful psychological violence. Tariel Meliava's black and white cinematography also enhances the brutality of each character building tension throughout the film.

Running Time: 95 minutes                                                  
Certificate : 15

RPP: £19.99
DVD Extras: Interviews with the cast & crew