‘Zalava’ Review: Scientific Beliefs Clash With Superstition
When the pretty young daughter of the village chief is declared possessed, the levelheaded sergeant tries to preempt any blood-letting by confiscating all the guns in the village, telling her father, “Being possessed is better than having you mutilate her.” But this action inadvertently contributes to tragedy. So, too, does the sergeant’s plan to disable all the rifles before returning them.
September 15, 2021 | 6:23 pm