In Georgia’s homophobic climate, the shooting of “And Then We Danced” had to be semi-clandestine, says LevanAkin
have been described as a region that produces more history than it can absorb. About Georgia—another craggy, contested place—it might be said that there is a chronic surplus of culture. Start with indigenous traditions such as epic poetry and polyphonic singing; then factor in the ability of Georgians to master cultural forms born elsewhere, including theatre and classical music.
“And Then We Danced” drew a standing ovation at Cannes in May and has since won praise and prizes across Europe; it will be screened in London and Paris in the near future. But the Georgian authorities, who usually encourage film-making in the country’s ancient, expressive tongue, have kept their distance and refused to provide any funding.
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