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202219 minTV-PGdoc-short

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Keeper of the Keys

202219 minTV-PGdoc-short

A position held since the 10th century, Rezo Khojelani serves as the keeper of the keys for his clan's church while preserving Svaneti's frescoes and traditions.

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Keeper of the Keys

2022• 19 minTV-PG

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A position held since the 10th century, Rezo Khojelani serves as the keeper of the keys for his clan's church while preserving Svaneti's frescoes and traditions.

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Rezo Khojelani stands in the church of his clan in Svaneti, a role he has held for generations. As the keeper of the keys, he maintains the church's frescoes and upholds traditions that date back to the 10th century. His work is dedicated to preserving cultural heritage and religious art. Khojelani seeks a successor to continue this vital family legacy, ensuring that the customs of Svaneti endure for future generations. The documentary runs for 19 minutes and was released in 2022.

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