13 TZAMETI (2005)

Director: Gela Babluani

Very interesting film that has lots of ideas borrowed from films like INTACTO (2001) and DEER HUNTER (1978). However, here, these ideas are played out fully, and completely, and nothing is left behind.

13 TZAMETI is a wonderful little film, completely made in black/white. This puts the spotlight on the characters and the story, instead of using special effects and/or other horror or tension gripping tricks.

The movie is very well played with some superb performances. The direction and script is splendid. The movie is very subtle, but sometimes right on the spot.

I like that it plays out as a Hitchkock drama, mixed with tension taken from a Gaspar NoĆ©-film – even though 13 TZAMETI never shows graphic gore in the same way.

This is a very very well made movie that I bet many people will enjoy. It is scary and portraits a horrific world – but it is a very very good movie!

Score: 8