13 (Tzameti) is written and directed by Géla Babluani who successfully creates a modern noir genre that revolves around Sébastien who has been working for Jean-François, an old man who suffers from a severe morphine habit.

While working for Jean-François, Sébastien overhears a strange conversation with a mysterious man who promises him a large amount of money provided he dances to their tunes. Sébastien is intrigued by this prospect and when an envelope arrives for Jean-François, Sébastien decides to take this envelope and discovers a train ticket and a hotel reservation. 

Upon arriving at this hotel, Sébastien  receives a phone call from a stranger giving him further instructions as he begins to play the naive puppet as his puppet masters control his moves from the shadows. Eventually Sébastien realises that he is becoming embroiled into something that is larger than he can comprehend and attempts to escape this elaborate trap.

All the actors within this film are perfect as their characters and director Géla Babluan makes extremely good use of the black and white cinematography that suits the noir genre perfectly and introduces elements of our darker psyche to the film that challenges our own morals and what we would do in Sébastien's circumstances.

Gripping from start to finish!

Special Features

• The Brothers Babluani - interview with Gela and Georges Bablunai

• Number 6: Interview with Aurelian Recoing

• Fictional interview with a survivor of the game

• Deleted Scenes

• Trailer