And Then We Danced wins in nomination of Best Film in Sweden

11:51, 21.01.2020

And Then We Danced, a 2019 Swedish-Georgian drama film directed by Levan Akin, won in the nomination of Best Film in Sweden, while the main hero Levan Gelbakhiani was named as the best actor.

The film was screened in the Directors’ Fortnight section at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. It was selected as the Swedish entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.

Screening of the film in Georgia sparked protests, due to the story about a gay love affair. Merab (Levan Gelbakhiani) is training at the National Georgian Ensemble with his partner Mary (Ana Javakhishvili). However, when Irakli (Bachi Valishvili) arrives, he becomes both his rival and strongest desire.

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And Then We Danced

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