Last CineClub Screening of the Season: Blind Dates

On June 26 at 7pm, Amirani cinema will screen Blind Dates. It is directed by Levan Koguashvili, who will attend the screening and remain afterwards to answer questions.

Released in 2013, the 90-minute film Blind Dates tells the story of 40-year-old Sandro, who works as a history teacher. Sandro is unmarried and still lives with his parents. He takes a fancy to Manana, who works at a beauty salon and is the mother of one of Sandro’s pupils. Manana returns his admiration but just as their love affair is about to begin, Sandro finds out that Manana has a husband in prison.

FESTIVALS & AWARDS:

Toronto International Film Festival

World Premiere

Tokyo International Film Festival

Palm SPRING International Film Festival

Us premiere

Berlinale 2014

European Premiere - section forum.

Abu Dhabi International Film Festival

Special Jury award

Sofia International Film Festival

Best Film, Best director, FIPRESCI award.

Vilnius IFF

Best director

Lecce Festival of European Cinema

Golden Olive Tree for Best Film

Screenplay: Boris Fruminin, Levan Koguashvili

DOP: Tato Kotetishvili

Producer: Levan Koguashvili, Suliko Tsulikidze, Olena

Yrshova

Cast: Andro Sakvarelidze, Archil Kikodze, Ia Sukhitasvhili,

Marika Antadze, Vakho Chachanidze, Kakhi Kavsadze,

Marina Kartsivadze

Production: Kino Iberika, Millimeter Film