Something About Georgia

Something About Georgia

2009 · 103 min · ★ 6.0 · Documentary

The film is a political fable that depicts the frail equilibrium of the world and questions the values of international politics. The film takes us through a critical year in the life of Georgia's young democracy- from the presidential election of January 2008 to the chaos of the war with Russia and the sobering aftermath - and raises questions about political responsibility and the morality of international affairs. The story is told through its main actors: the Georgian president, the Georgian government, the political opposition, foreign leaders, international delegations and organisations and the ordinary Georgian people.

Directed by Nino Kirtadzé · Written by Nino Kirtadzé

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