And Then We Danced

And Then We Danced

2019 · 113 min · KA · 7.4 (196 votes)
Dir. Levan Akin · Starring Levan Gelbakhiani, Bachi Valishvili, Ana Javakishvili, Giorgi Tsereteli, Tamar Bukhnikashvili, Kakha Gogidze
DramaRomance

Merab, a devoted dancer, has been training for years with his partner Mary for a spot in the National Georgian Ensemble. The arrival of another male dancer, Irakli, sparks both an intense rivalry and romantic desire that may cause Merab to risk his future in dance as well as his relationships.

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A raw, intimate portrayal of burgeoning desire clashing with rigid tradition. It's a film that feels both intensely personal and universally resonant, carried by powerful performances and breathtaking dance sequences.

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