And Then We Danced | 2019
Feature, fiction 90min
Director: Levan Akin
Producer: French Quarter / Mathilde Dedye
Cinematographer: Lisabi Fridell
Role: Editor

A passionate tale of love and liberation set amidst the conservative confines of modern Georgian society.

One of the most celebrated films of 2019! Winner of Best Film at the Guldbagge Awards and acclaimed by critics across the globe.

Merab is a dedicated dancer, striving tirelessly to secure a place in the prestigious Georgian national ensemble. But his world is upended when the charismatic Irakli arrives. The newcomer stirs up a longing and desire in Merab—feelings that threaten to unravel everything he has worked for.

And Then We Danced premiered at the Cannes Director’s Fortnight and has been screened at over fifty festivals worldwide, including the Sundance Spotlight Program. It was also Sweden’s official submission to the Oscars.

A story of love and dance, pulsating with tension and intimacy, And Then We Danced showcases a remarkable performance by newcomer Levan Gelbakhiani in the role of Merab