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Review | Dead Souls’ Vacation — a tragicomic documentary about maternal love
Keko Chelidze’s 2020 documentary gently and considerately explores the unusual relationship between a Georgian mother and her musician son.
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Review | Rahman Mammadli — psychedelic Azerbaijani guitar that mixes traditional with contemporary
The short set highlights Rahman Mammadli’s soulful guitar solos and unique, traditionally-influenced playing style.
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Review | Taming the Garden — an insightful documentary on power and vanity in Georgia
Salomé Jashi’s cautionary tale on power, vanity, and uprooted trees feels more prescient than ever.
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Review | Words of War — A compelling personal story that misses an opportunity to say more
Words of War is carried by a strong leading performance from Maxine Peake, who does credit to Anna Politkovskaya’s fearlessness as a reporter.
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Review | My Magical World — A rural Azerbaijani look at inequality and the quest for fame
Writer-director Elvin Adigozel examines the dark side of fame and showbiz in his latest film, a tragicomic psychodrama set in rural Azerbaijan.
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Review | Skazz at Tbilisi’s Junkyard — proof Georgia’s punk scene is still flourishing
Skazz’s punk set in Tbilisi showed how Georgia’s underground still thrives — raw sound, dark lyrics, and a crowd full of heart.
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Review | The Eighth Life — A Georgian saga that regrettably falls victim to Soviet stereotypes
Nino Haratischwili’s critically acclaimed bestseller is an exciting and hopeful family saga, even if its narrow view leaves something to be desired.
