Bites into the dubious poison apple of the new market economy.
13 Tzameti (2006)
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Reviews Counted:19
Fresh:16
Rotten:3
Average Rating:5.4/10
Consensus: This starkly minimalist nail-biter of a thriller relentlessly builds up the tension and keeps the audience guessing.
Theatrical Release:Jul 28, 2006 Limited
Synopsis: Twenty-two-year-old Sebastien (Georges Babluani) leads an impoverished life with his immigrant family constantly struggling to support them. While repairing the roof of a neighbor's house, he... Twenty-two-year-old Sebastien (Georges Babluani) leads an impoverished life with his immigrant family constantly struggling to support them. While repairing the roof of a neighbor's house, he overhears a conversation about an expected package which promises to make the household rich. Sensing the opportunity of a lifetime, Sebastien intercepts the package which contains a series of specific instructions. Following the clues, he assumes a false identity and manages to slip through the grasp of the enclosing police as he ventures deeper and deeper into the countryside. The closer he gets to his destination and the more people he meets along the way, the less he understands about what he is looking for. Ultimately, he comes face to face with a ring of clandestine gamblers placing bets on the outcome of a multi-player, high stakes tournament of Russian roulette. Directed by newcomer Gela Babluani, 13 TZAMETI (pronounced: 'zah-meti') is a winner-take-all thriller, where an unfortunate young man is transformed into Contestant #13 with no way out save his luck. --© Palm Pictures [More]
Starring: George Babluani, Jean Pascal Bongard, Aurelien Recoing, Fred Ulysse
Starring: George Babluani, Jean Pascal Bongard, Aurelien Recoing, Fred Ulysse, Nicolas Pignon
Director: Géla Babluani
Director: Géla Babluani
Studio: Palm Pictures
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Reviews for 13 Tzameti
French version of Fight Club, revolving around a clique of crazies who enjoy betting on a deadly game of chance.
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January 14, 2009:
13 Is Chriqui's Lucky Number ![]()
Emmanuelle Chriqui has joined the cast of "13," the "13 Tzameti" remake that also stars Mickey Rourke, Jason Statham, 50 Cent, Ray Winstone, Ben Gazzara, and Alex Skarsgard. More...
October 21, 2008:
Statham and Rourke Starring in 13 Tzameti Remake ![]()
Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, and 50 Cent have signed on to star in Gela Babluani's "13," a remake of the director's own French-language film "13 Tzameti." More...
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