Temiko Chichinadze

In Bloom

Eka and Natia leave their childhood behind and ignore societal customs to escape from their turbulent family lives.

Citizen Saint

On the main square of a mining town stands a cross depicting a saint, regarded by the local miners as their protector. One day, the cross is taken down for repair and the statue of the saint suddenly vanishes. When a mysterious stranger subsequently appears among them, the residents put two and two together…

Golden Thread

Elene is an 80-year-old writer who lives with her family, forced to stay home due to health conditions. Her comfort is cracked when her daughter's mother-in-law, Miranda, a former Soviet official, moves into the apartment, and Elene receives an unexpected call from an old love interest, Archil.

Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry

In a small traditional Georgian village, Etero, the owner of a housekeeping shop, is a forty-eight-year-old spinster. She cherishes her freedom, as much as her cakes, and is preparing for a peaceful and comfortable retirement away from gossip. But a fiery affair with her delivery man could derail all her plans.

In the Name of Blood

In the working-class neighborhoods of Nice, a pillar of the local Georgian community is murdered. His son Tristan, who aspires to become an orthodox priest, finds himself finds himself alone with his grieving mother. Gabriel, his older brother with a troubled past, reappears from a long exile to make amends by redeeming his family honor.

Eat and Sex

The film is a collection of short stories that explore the most basic human instincts: eating and sex. Each story is based on a true story and offers a unique perspective on modern Georgian life. The stories capture the complexities of Georgian families and couples in love with a deep, yet warm, humour that is both uncompromising and relatable.

The Resting Samurai

The story follows a family in socially tangled Tbilisi throughout 24 hours. Tamuna, a busy woman about to leave for London and spend a few days with her lover tries to solve all the family issues before her departure.

And the Sun Rises

Nika is taking care of his paralysed abusive father, Sandro, in a run-down suburban family house near Tbilisi, soon to be sold. When Nastya, Nika’s girlfriend, arrives unannounced, Sandro unleashes his manipulative powers to the fullest.

Sunday

A day in the life of a young man - relationships with friends, unexpected encounters.

The Real Beings