ჩერმენი (1970): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1970, ჩერმენი is an abenteuer film directed by Nikoloz Sanishvili.

What it’s about. This historic drama is set in an Ossetian village in the 17th century. The film’s main hero is Chermen. An illegitimate son, Chermen is striving to assert his dignity. He is opposed by Dacco, the elder of the Aldar clan, in whose village Chermen lives. Guided by mercenary motives, Dacco strikes a deal with Prince Tsarai. Together, they rob people and then divide the loot between themselves. By some chance, Chermen learns of the deal and informs his friends about it. At first, he thinks that no one in the Aldar village would believe him, the bastard, and that the plot would remain unexposed. But the friends accept the challenge.

Who’s in it. ჩერმენი stars Bimbulat Vatayev as Chermen, Vladimir Tkhapsaev as Bestol, Kosta Slanov as Dakko and Mairbek Abayev as Kasay, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, ჩერმენი has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch ჩერმენი page.

If you liked it. Fans of ჩერმენი tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception, Interstellar and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.