The film follows Merab, a competitive dancer who is thrown off balance by the arrival of Irakli, a fellow male dancer with a rebellious streak. Merab has been training since a young age at the National Georgian Ensemble with his dance partner Mary. His world is suddenly turned upside down when the charismatic and carefree Irakli arrives and becomes both his strongest rival and desire. In this conservative setting Merab finds himself having to break free and risk it all.
Keywords
- Awarded Queer Movies
- Cannes: Quinzaine des Cinéastes
- Dance
- Festival de Cannes
- Film Fest Gent !
- First Love
- LGBTQIA+
- Sundance Film Festival !
Actors
- Levan Gelbakhiani
- Bachi Valishvili
- Ana Javakishvili
- Giorgi Tsereteli
- Tamar Bukhnikashvili
Director
- Levan Akin
Drama, Romance
1h 53min
GEORGIAN
FRENCH
The film follows Merab, a competitive dancer who is thrown off balance by the arrival of Irakli, a fellow male dancer with a rebellious streak.
The film follows Merab, a competitive dancer who is thrown off balance by the arrival of Irakli, a fellow male dancer with a rebellious streak.
The film follows Merab, a competitive dancer who is thrown off balance by the arrival of Irakli, a fellow male dancer with a rebellious streak.
Merab has been training since a young age at the National Georgian Ensemble with his dance partner Mary. His world is suddenly turned upside down when the charismatic and carefree Irakli arrives and becomes both his strongest rival and desire. In this conservative setting Merab finds himself having to break free and risk it all.
Festivals
Cast & Crew
Director
Levan Akin
Cast
Levan Gelbakhiani
Cast
Bachi Valishvili
Cast
Ana Javakishvili
Cast
Giorgi Tsereteli
Cast
Tamar Bukhnikashvili