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Review | Prisoners of Conscience — Georgian filmmakers tell the stories of detained protesters
The short documentaries were screened at the London Georgian Film Festival the same day as Georgia’s controversial municipal elections.

The short documentaries were screened at the London Georgian Film Festival the same day as Georgia’s controversial municipal elections.

Mzia Amaghlobeli was sentenced to two years in prison for slapping Batumi’s police chief during a heated argument.

Batumi Police Chief Irakli Dgebuadze was accused of inhumane treatment by imprisoned journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli and others.

The two journalists from the South Caucasus were among the top three finalists for the prize.

Mzia Amaghlobeli was sentenced to two years in prison for slapping Batumi’s police chief.

Amaghlobeli’s charges were downgraded at the last minute.

In her closing statement, Amaghlobeli said she considers herself a winner whatever decision the court makes.