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And Then We Danced

2019-09-13 Drama 1hr 53m

A passionate coming-of-age tale set amidst the conservative confines of modern Tbilisi, the film follows Merab, a competitive dancer who is thrown off balance by the arrival of Irakli, a fellow male dancer with a rebellious streak.

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A passionate coming-of-age tale set amidst the conservative confines of modern Tbilisi, the film follows Merab, a competitive dancer who is thrown off balance by the arrival of Irakli, a fellow male dancer with a rebellious streak.

  • Released
    2019-09-13
  • Revenue
    $416,167
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 53m
  • Genre
    Drama, Romance
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    ქართული
  • imdb-logo
    7.6
  • Production
    French Quarter Film AB, Takes Film, AMA Productions, RMV Film, Inland Film, SVT, Svenska Filminstitutet, L'Aide aux Cinémas du Monde, La Région Île-de-France, The Swedish Arts Grants Committee

Crew

Levan Akin
Director
Levan Akin
Screenplay
Mathilde Dedye
Producer
Keywords:
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Cast

Levan Gelbakhiani

Levan Gelbakhiani
Merab
Bachi Valishvili

Bachi Valishvili
Irakli
Ana Javakishvili

Ana Javakishvili
Mary
Giorgi Tsereteli

Giorgi Tsereteli
David
Tamar Bukhnikashvili

Tamar Bukhnikashvili
Teona
Kakha Gogidze

Kakha Gogidze
Aleko
Ninutsa Gabisonia

Ninutsa Gabisonia
Ninutsa
Aleko Begalishvili

Aleko Begalishvili
Ioseb
Mate Khidasheli

Mate Khidasheli
Mate
Anano Makharadze

Anano Makharadze
Sopo
Marika Gogichaishvili

Marika Gogichaishvili
Grandma Nona
Levan Gabrava

Levan Gabrava
Luka
Saba Abashidze

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Reviews for And Then We Danced
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A Review by maketheSWITCH 9

Written by maketheSWITCH on 2019-08-19

‘And Then We Danced’ is such a special film, crafted with love and necessity, honest in its intentions and pure in heart. I found myself tot... read more

‘And Then We Danced’ is such a special film, crafted with love and necessity, honest in its intentions and pure in heart. I found myself totally swept up in it and, by the end, my heart burst with love for it. This will easily go down as an LBGTIQ+ classic; how extraordinary is it for Georgia to have such a film as part of its cinematic legacy, not just for its craft but for what it represents. ‘And Then We Danced’ is the past and the present at odds, with the future ultimately at stake, rendered in flesh and bone by the powerhouse debut performance of Levan Gelbakhiani, easily one of the best of the year. Levan Akin has made a remarkable film, a passionate dance for love, for country, for tradition, for art and for survival. - Daniel Lammin Read Daniel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-and-then-we-danced-a-passionate-and-remarkable-classic-in-the-making

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A Review by FrontrunnerParis 7

Written by FrontrunnerParis on 2021-01-02

Drama queer in Georgia, country where dance is Nation. A fairly classic gay plot on movies, but poetry and dance. Sensitive.... read more

Drama queer in Georgia, country where dance is Nation. A fairly classic gay plot on movies, but poetry and dance. Sensitive.

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A Review by Geronimo1967 8

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-03-27

This is a superb film that depicts an excerpt in the life of a young man from Tbilisi - "Merab" (Levan Gelbakhiani) who balances his work in... read more

This is a superb film that depicts an excerpt in the life of a young man from Tbilisi - "Merab" (Levan Gelbakhiani) who balances his work in his family restaurant with his training to be a classical dancer at a very tough school that emphasises the masculinity and traditions of ancient Georgian dance. His life is somewhat turned upside down by the antics of his wayward brother and by the appearance of "Irakli" (Bachi Valishvili) at the dance school - a man with whom he starts to explore more of his own personal identity in a culture that takes an exceptionally dim view of homosexuality. Gelbakhiani is super here; he genuinely can dance - and the emotive themes that conveys are simple and special. The use of the traditional musical accompaniment - with frequently just a drum (and a wee bit of Abba) - all adds to this gently authentic slice of the life of this aspiring and inspirational young man on his way, we hope, to better things. The last five minutes are a wonderful demonstration of his skill/perserverance and determination.

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A Review by badelf 9

Written by badelf on 2023-12-01

"Georgian dance is about masculinity. It used to be softer, but we changed it 50 years ago." This award-winning film demonstrates that th... read more

"Georgian dance is about masculinity. It used to be softer, but we changed it 50 years ago." This award-winning film demonstrates that the struggle for identity, for becoming truly who we are, is worldwide and culture independent. It's a beautifully made film, with a soft, dark tone. I'm a bit of a sucker for a dance film, and I give this a 90/100 - 40 for the story, 40 for the acting and 10 points extra for the incredible, sarcastic, final dance performance. It really just blew me away and I can't stop thinking about it.

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A Review by SWITCH.

‘And Then We Danced’ is such a special film, crafted with love and necessity, honest in its intentions and pure in heart. I found myself totally swept up in it and, by the end, my heart burst with love for it. This will easily go down as an...

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A Review by maketheSWITCH 9

Written by maketheSWITCH on 2019-08-19

‘And Then We Danced’ is such a special film, crafted with love and necessity, honest in its intentions and pure in heart. I found myself totally swept up in it and, by the end, my heart burst with lov...

read more
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A Review by FrontrunnerParis 7

Written by FrontrunnerParis on 2021-01-02

Drama queer in Georgia, country where dance is Nation. A fairly classic gay plot on movies, but poetry and dance. Sensitive....

read more
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A Review by Geronimo1967 8

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-03-27

This is a superb film that depicts an excerpt in the life of a young man from Tbilisi - "Merab" (Levan Gelbakhiani) who balances his work in his family restaurant with his training to be a classical d...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by badelf 9

Written by badelf on 2023-12-01

"Georgian dance is about masculinity. It used to be softer, but we changed it 50 years ago." This award-winning film demonstrates that the struggle for identity, for becoming truly who we are, is w...

read more