

The screenplay for Khibula was inspired by the real events taking place in Georgia briefly after the country regained its independence in 1991. Zviad Gamsakhurdia, the first president of Georgia, elected by the majority of votes, was driven into exile by coup d'etat. Even though he returned to regain power soon after, political clashes once again forced him to flee into the mountains. Based on the final chapter of the first President's life, the film starts off by following his journey accompanied and pursued by both friend and foe.

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The original title is "ხიბულა" (KA).
The runtime is 97 minutes (1h 37m).
It was a co-production between: Germany, Georgia, France.
The film was directed by Giorgi Ovashvili.
The screenplay was written by Roelof Jan Minneboo and Giorgi Ovashvili.
Cinematography was handled by Enrico Lucidi.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt1863293.
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ხიბულა
Released
12
ქართული, Pусский
Germany, Georgia, France



