The Legend of the Suram Fortress

The Legend of the Suram Fortress is in memory of the Georgian warriors of all times who had given their lives for their country.

It is based on an old Georgian legend: Preparing to defend their country from the onslaught of foreign conquerors, people started building a fortress, but each time the wall had reached the roof level, it collapsed.

"The wall will hold if the most handsome young man is immured in it, " predicted a fortune-teller. And forward stepped a young man who was ready to sacrifice his life for his country. Thanks to that self-sacrifice, the fortress was erected, and nothing and no one could ever destroy it.

You have to watch this movie with the right attitude. Unfortunately, without preparation, that attitude won't exist during your first viewing. The first viewing of a Paradjanov movie is only there to prepare you for the second, the deeper one.