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Seventy years after the death of one of history’s most feared dictators, the town of Gori in Georgia remains inextricably linked with its most famous son. For Nasi, a resident of the town, keeping that association alive and promoting an image of Stalin as a benevolent leader is central to her identity. Her beliefs bring her into conflict with her adoptive granddaughter Zhana, an activist fighting for a more open reckoning with his dark legacy. As the two women attempt to reconcile their differences, reflecting on how their personal experiences of war have shaped their politics, a fascinating study emerges of the impact of unresolved Soviet-era legacies on present-day culture wars.
This film will screen as part of the programme Shorts: Staying with the Trouble.
This film will screen as part of the programme Shorts: Staying with the Trouble.
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Premiere statusEuropean premiere
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Director(s)Benjamin Kodboel
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Country(s)United Kingdom, Georgia
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Year2024
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Duration19 mins
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Producer(s)Benjamin Kodboel
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CinematographyTom Simington
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EditingKaupo Muuli
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SoundNiklas Sandahl, Lucas Lehmann, George Blake
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Language(s)English, Georgian
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