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[[File:Civic activist Anna Subeliani, heavily injured during the And Then We Danced premiere.jpg|thumb|Civic activist Anna Subeliani was heavily injured during the ''And Then We Danced'' premiere.]]
[[File:Civic activist Anna Subeliani, heavily injured during the And Then We Danced premiere.jpg|thumb|Civic activist Anna Subeliani was heavily injured during the ''And Then We Danced'' premiere.]]
[[File:Georgian police at And Then We Danced.jpeg|thumb|Georgian police reinforcement at the second protection line during the premiere.]]
[[File:Georgian police at And Then We Danced.jpeg|thumb|Georgian police reinforcement at the second protection line during the premiere.]]
[[Ultra-nationalist]] and [[Propaganda in the Russian Federation|pro-russian]] groups threatened to cancel the screening of the film in [[Tbilisi]] and [[Batumi]], Georgia.<ref>[https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/104479-protesters-clash-with-police-officers-at-apollo-cinema-in-batumi Protesters clash with police officers at “Apollo” cinema in Batumi]</ref> The [[Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia]] has promised to ensure safety and [[freedom of expression]]. Head of the Children Protection Public Movement [[Levan Palavandishvili]], [[Propaganda in the Russian Federation|pro-russian]] businessman [[Levan Vasadze]], head of Russian [[Yevgeny Primakov]] Foundation in Georgia Dimitri Lortkipanidze and the ultra-nationalist movement Georgian March have announced they will go to the cinemas not to allow the showing of the film “''which is against Georgian and Christian traditions and values and popularises the sin of sodomy.''” <ref name="agenda">[https://agenda.ge/en/news/2019/3019 Georgian police vow to ensure peace amid threats voiced before premiere of film on gay love] </ref>
[[Conservatism|Ultra-conservative]] groups threatened to cancel the screening of the film in [[Tbilisi]] and [[Batumi]], Georgia.<ref>[https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/104479-protesters-clash-with-police-officers-at-apollo-cinema-in-batumi Protesters clash with police officers at “Apollo” cinema in Batumi]</ref> The [[Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia]] has promised to ensure safety and [[freedom of expression]]. Head of the Children Protection Public Movement [[Levan Palavandishvili]], businessman [[Levan Vasadze]], head of Russian [[Yevgeny Primakov]] Foundation in Georgia Dimitri Lortkipanidze and leader of ultra-nationalist movement [[Georgian March]] [[Sandro Bregadze]] have announced they will go to the cinemas not to allow the showing of the film “''which is against Georgian and Christian traditions and values and popularises the sin of sodomy.''” <ref name="agenda">[https://agenda.ge/en/news/2019/3019 Georgian police vow to ensure peace amid threats voiced before premiere of film on gay love] </ref>


The director of the film, Levan Akin has responded to the threats, saying "It is absurd that people who bought tickets need to be brave and risk getting harassed or even assaulted just for going to see a film. I made this film with love and compassion." [[Georgian Orthodox Church |The Georgian Georgian Orthodox Church]] disapproved the film premiere but also stated that “church distances itself from any violence.”<ref name="agenda"/>
The director of the film, Levan Akin has responded to the threats, saying "It is absurd that people who bought tickets need to be brave and risk getting harassed or even assaulted just for going to see a film. I made this film with love and compassion." [[Georgian Orthodox Church |The Georgian Georgian Orthodox Church]] disapproved the film premiere but also stated that “church distances itself from any violence.”<ref name="agenda"/>


On 8 November 2019, the [[Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia]] mobilized police troops at Amirani Cinema and nearby territory and placed special riot police troops nearby territory of Philharmonic Hall. Police officers surrounded the entrance to the building of [[Amirani Cinema]]. <ref>[https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/104467-police-mobilized-at-amirani-cinema Police mobilized at Amirani Cinema]</ref> Later that day several hundred<ref>[https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/104473-riot-police-mobilized-at-amirani-cinema Riot police mobilized at Amirani Cinema]</ref> members of ultra-nationalist movement Georgian March attempted to break the police cordon and forcibly enter the building of Amirani Cinema, but were stopped by the police. The protesters wore masks and used pyrotechnics. <ref>[https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/104472-georgian-march-members-trying-to-forcibly-enter-amirani-cinema Georgian March members trying to forcibly enter Amirani Cinema]</ref>
On 8 November 2019, the [[Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia]] mobilized police troops at Amirani Cinema and nearby territory and placed special riot police troops nearby territory of Philharmonic Hall. Police officers surrounded the entrance to the building of [[Amirani Cinema]]. <ref>[https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/104467-police-mobilized-at-amirani-cinema Police mobilized at Amirani Cinema]</ref> Later that day several hundred<ref>[https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/104473-riot-police-mobilized-at-amirani-cinema Riot police mobilized at Amirani Cinema]</ref> members of Georgian March attempted to break the police cordon and forcibly enter the building of Amirani Cinema, but were stopped by the police. The protesters wore masks and used pyrotechnics. <ref>[https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/104472-georgian-march-members-trying-to-forcibly-enter-amirani-cinema Georgian March members trying to forcibly enter Amirani Cinema]</ref>


The [[police]] detained two persons and accused them of violating Article 173 of the [[Code of Administrative Offenses of Georgia]] (disobedience of lawful order of a police officer) and Article 166 (hooliganism).<ref>[https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/104474-police-detain-two-protesters-outside-amirani-cinema Police detain two protesters outside Amirani Cinema]</ref> One of the leaders of the [[Republican Party of Georgia|Republican Party of Georgia]], Georgian oppositioner [[Davit Berdzenishvili]] was attacked by the protesters. <ref>[https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/104475-republican-party-leader-physically-assaulted-at-amirani-cinema Republican Party leader physically assaulted at Amirani Cinema]</ref> Civil activist [[Ana Subeliani]] was also heavily injured in a clash with protesters and transferred to the hospital.<ref> [https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/104476-civil-activist-injured-outside-amirani-cinema Civil activist injured outside Amirani Cinema]</ref>
The [[police]] detained two persons and accused them of violating Article 173 of the [[Code of Administrative Offenses of Georgia]] (disobedience of lawful order of a police officer) and Article 166 (hooliganism).<ref>[https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/104474-police-detain-two-protesters-outside-amirani-cinema Police detain two protesters outside Amirani Cinema]</ref> One of the leaders of the [[Republican Party of Georgia|Republican Party of Georgia]] [[Davit Berdzenishvili]] was attacked by the protesters. <ref>[https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/104475-republican-party-leader-physically-assaulted-at-amirani-cinema Republican Party leader physically assaulted at Amirani Cinema]</ref> Liberal activist [[Ana Subeliani]] was also heavily injured in a clash with protesters and transferred to the hospital.<ref> [https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/104476-civil-activist-injured-outside-amirani-cinema Civil activist injured outside Amirani Cinema]</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 17:57, 9 November 2019

And Then We Danced
Film poster
Directed byLevan Akin
Written byLevan Akin
StarringAna Javakishvili
CinematographyLisabi Fridell
Edited byLevan Akin
Simon Carlgren
Music byZviad Mgebry
Production
company
French Quarter Film
Release dates
  • 16 May 2019 (2019-05-16) (Cannes)
  • 13 September 2019 (2019-09-13) (Sweden)
Running time
105 minutes
CountriesSweden
Georgia
LanguageGeorgian

And Then We Danced is a 2019 Swedish-Georgian drama film directed by Levan Akin. It was screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.[1][2] It was selected as the Swedish entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards.[3][4]

Premise

Merab (Levan Gelbakhiani) has been training at the National Georgian Ensemble with his partner Mary (Ana Javakishvili). However, when Irakli (Bachi Valishvili) arrives, he becomes both his rival and strongest desire.

Cast

  • Levan Gelbakhiani as Merab
  • Ana Javakishvili as Mary
  • Anano Makharadze
  • Bachi Valishvili as Irakli
  • Giorgi Tsereteli as David
  • Ninutsa Gabisonia
  • Tamar Bukhnikashvili as Teona

Critical response

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 88% based on 8 reviews.[5] The film also won the Grand Prix, decided by the audience, as well as the Best Film and Best Actor awards, decided by the international jury, at the 10th Odesa International Film Festival in July 2019.[6] In August 2019, Levan Gelbakhiani won the Heart of Sarajevo Award for Best Actor at the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival.[7] In October 2019, the film won the Best Feature Film Award at the 2019 Iris Prize Festival.[8]

Controversies

File:Civic activist Anna Subeliani, heavily injured during the And Then We Danced premiere.jpg
Civic activist Anna Subeliani was heavily injured during the And Then We Danced premiere.
Georgian police reinforcement at the second protection line during the premiere.

Ultra-conservative groups threatened to cancel the screening of the film in Tbilisi and Batumi, Georgia.[9] The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia has promised to ensure safety and freedom of expression. Head of the Children Protection Public Movement Levan Palavandishvili, businessman Levan Vasadze, head of Russian Yevgeny Primakov Foundation in Georgia Dimitri Lortkipanidze and leader of ultra-nationalist movement Georgian March Sandro Bregadze have announced they will go to the cinemas not to allow the showing of the film “which is against Georgian and Christian traditions and values and popularises the sin of sodomy.” [10]

The director of the film, Levan Akin has responded to the threats, saying "It is absurd that people who bought tickets need to be brave and risk getting harassed or even assaulted just for going to see a film. I made this film with love and compassion." The Georgian Georgian Orthodox Church disapproved the film premiere but also stated that “church distances itself from any violence.”[10]

On 8 November 2019, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia mobilized police troops at Amirani Cinema and nearby territory and placed special riot police troops nearby territory of Philharmonic Hall. Police officers surrounded the entrance to the building of Amirani Cinema. [11] Later that day several hundred[12] members of Georgian March attempted to break the police cordon and forcibly enter the building of Amirani Cinema, but were stopped by the police. The protesters wore masks and used pyrotechnics. [13]

The police detained two persons and accused them of violating Article 173 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of Georgia (disobedience of lawful order of a police officer) and Article 166 (hooliganism).[14] One of the leaders of the Republican Party of Georgia Davit Berdzenishvili was attacked by the protesters. [15] Liberal activist Ana Subeliani was also heavily injured in a clash with protesters and transferred to the hospital.[16]

See also

References

  1. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (4 April 2019). "Cannes: Deerskin With Jean Dujardin to Open Directors' Fortnight". Variety. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
  2. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie. "Cannes Directors' Fortnight unveils genre-heavy 2019 selection". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  3. ^ Lindblad, Helena (28 August 2019). "Oscarsbidraget And then we danced ligger helt rätt i tiden". Dagens Nyheter. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  4. ^ Dalton, Ben (28 August 2019). "Sweden submits Cannes title 'And Then We Danced' for international feature Oscar". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  5. ^ "And Then We Danced". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  6. ^ Petrasiuk, Oleg; Istomina, Toma. "10th Odesa International Film Festival celebrates cinematography, announces winners". Kyiv Post. Kyiv Post. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  7. ^ "25th Sarajevo Film Festival Awards". Sarajevo Film Festival. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  8. ^ Twitter https://twitter.com/irisprize/status/1183359979555885058. Retrieved 13 October 2019. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. ^ Protesters clash with police officers at “Apollo” cinema in Batumi
  10. ^ a b Georgian police vow to ensure peace amid threats voiced before premiere of film on gay love
  11. ^ Police mobilized at Amirani Cinema
  12. ^ Riot police mobilized at Amirani Cinema
  13. ^ Georgian March members trying to forcibly enter Amirani Cinema
  14. ^ Police detain two protesters outside Amirani Cinema
  15. ^ Republican Party leader physically assaulted at Amirani Cinema
  16. ^ Civil activist injured outside Amirani Cinema

External links

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