Citizen Saint

In Competition

Mokalake Tsmindani

11/9 & 11/11 - Followed by Q&A w/ director Tinatin Kajrishvili

Synopsis:

A statue of a saint on a cross in a Georgian mining town suddenly vanishes. When a mysterious stranger appears, the superstitious residents believe the saint is now among them. Faith serves as a metaphor in this allegorical tale.

Schedule

Location: The Culver Theater

9500 Culver Blvd, Culver City

First Screening

November 9th @ 7 PM

Second Screening

November 11th @ 3:30 PM

Director

Tinatin Kajrishvili

Tinatin Kajrishvili is born on May 28, 1978, in Tbilisi, Georgia. She gained international recognition when her first two films premiered at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival. Kajrishvili's creative prowess extends to scriptwriting, where her narratives exhibit a profound understanding of human relationships and emotions. Her ability to craft compelling stories has garnered acclaim from both critics and audiences alike. Her third film, "Citizen Saint", stands as a testament to her storytelling finesse. "Citizen Saint" not only received widespread praise but was also selected as an official entry film from Georgia for the Oscars. The film's reception attests to Kajrishvili's ability to create impactful and resonant cinema.

North America Premiere

Country: Georgia/France/Bulgaria

Genre: Drama

Duration: 107 min

Language: Georgian

Subtitles: English

Cast:

Tinatin Kajrishvili

Director:

Cast & Crew

Levan Berikashvili

George Babluani

Mari Kitia

Gia Burjanadze

Producer:

Lasha Khalvashi

Cinematography:

Tinatin Kajrishvili

Krum Rodriguez

Editing:

David Apkhaidze

Screenwriters:

Tinatin Kajrishvili

Basa Janikashvili

Sound:

Emanuel Soland

Thomas Jaeger

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