THE KARTLI KINGDOM
Georgien, Frankreich 2025 – Director: Tamar Kalandadze, Julien Pebrel – Original language: Georgian – Subtitles: English – Length: 104 min.
Amid crumbling walls, barbecues, and corner stores: After the Abkhazian War in the early 1990s, hundreds of refugees were housed in a former sanatorium in Tbilisi. What was initially intended as a temporary solution has been ongoing to this day, giving rise to a community as fragile as it is affectionate, reflecting solidarity and hope for a different life. H.-M.S.
Biography
Tamar Kalandadze is a Georgian filmmaker and media artist; Julien Pebrel is a French director and photographer. Together, they create documentary projects exploring memory, exile, and Georgia’s recent history. THE KARTLI KINGDOM is the result of a seven-year collaboration.
English/Original Title: ᲥᲐᲠᲗᲚᲘᲡ ᲪᲮᲝᲕᲠᲔᲑᲐ (QARTLIS TSKHOVREBA). German title: -. Camera: Tamar Kalandadze, Julien Pebrel. Sound: Emmanuel Soland, Niko Tarielashvili. Editing: François Sculier, Eka Tsotsoria, Julien Pebrel, Tamar Kalandadze. Music: Nika Pasuri. Production: Sakdoc Film. Producer: Ketevan Kipiani. International Sales: Square Eyes.
