- “Repentance” (1984) – Directed by Tengiz Abuladze, this film is a thought-provoking political allegory set in a small Georgian town. Varlam, the despotic mayor of a small town, dies. After his funeral, his body is repeatedly unearthed and buried again. Through flashbacks and dreamlike scenes, we witness his rise, power and ambiguities.
- “In Bloom” (2013) – Directed by Nana Ekvtimishvili and Simon Gross, this coming-of-age drama takes place in the early 1990s, amid the aftermath of the civil war in Georgia.
- “Tangerines” (2013) – Directed by Zaza Urushadze, this touching drama is set during the 1992-1993 war in Abkhazia and follows an Estonian man who stays behind to harvest tangerines while others flee the conflict.
- “Corn Island” (2014) – Directed by George Ovashvili, this film tells the story of an old Georgian farmer and his granddaughter as they attempt to cultivate a corn crop on a small island in the middle of a river, despite the constant threat of nature and war.
- “My Happy Family” (2017) – Directed by Nana Ekvtimishvili and Simon Gross, this drama follows a woman who shocks her family by deciding to leave them and live alone, exploring themes of gender roles and independence.
- “The Knight in the Panther’s Skin” by Shota Rustaveli: This epic poem from the 12th century is considered the Georgian national epic. Set in a mythical world, it tells the tale of love, friendship, and heroism.
- “Requiem for a Lost Empire” by Andrei Bitov: This novel takes place in both modern-day Georgia and Russia and explores the history, culture, and identity of the region. It weaves together multiple narratives and perspectives.
- “Ali and Nino” by Kurban Said: Although not exclusively set in Georgia, this novel portrays the romance between a Muslim Azerbaijani boy and a Christian Georgian girl against the backdrop of early 20th-century Baku and Tbilisi.
- “The Eighth Life (For Brilka)” by Nino Haratischvili: This multigenerational saga follows the lives of a Georgian family from the early 20th century through the Soviet era. It explores themes of love, family, and political upheavals.
- “The Flight of the Swan” by Reza Amirkhani: This novel tells the story of a Georgian poet who, in the face of the Soviet regime’s oppression, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and poetic expression.
WANDERLIST: Republic of Georgia in books and on film
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