GURIA is an astute dramedy about everyday life in a village in western Georgia. This poignant, yet humorous slice of life, brims with charming, loveable characters – fighting against all odds to live a proud and joyful life. Guria champions ingenuity, kindness, and the eternal search for love despite a raging civil war. Though set after the collapse of the Soviet Union, it is a timely reminder of how shared humanity and compassion are the truest measure of our capacity.
Born in Tbilisi in 1973, Levan Koguashvili is one of the strongest and most exciting Georgian directors! His work has been screened in festivals such as Sundance, Berlin International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and has won several awards, among them, the Tiger Award for best feature film at Rotterdam Film Festival and best international film at Tribeca International Film Festival. His latest feature BRIGHTON 4TH was the Georgian Entry for the Oscar in 2022 and this new project GURIA was part of Cannes’ Atelier 2022.
