Swedish director Levan Akin has released a statement about the stir in Georgia regarding the premiere screening of “And Then We Danced”.
“So many people have asked me about what’s going on in Georgia regarding the premiere of And Then We Danced on Friday the 8th.
Some far right groups and the Church have basically condemned the film and are planning to stop people from entering the sold out screenings.
It is absurd that people who bought tickets need to be brave and risk getting harassed or even assaulted just for going to see a film.
I made this film with love and compassion. It is my love letter to Georgia and to my heritage. With this story I wanted to reclaim and redefine Georgian culture to include all not just some.
But unfortunately these are the dark times we live in and the pending protests just proves how vital it is to stand up against these shadowy forces in any way we can.
Over and out”, writes Akin.
Elena Trekhlebova
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