David Lynch Tours Georgia

On November 15, a press conference was held in Tbilisi Marriott to announce the arrival of David Lynch, American director, producer and actor, in Tbilisi, Georgia. The conference was hosted by Nina Tasagareli and Giga Agladze who will accompany David Lynch as he tours the country.

The trip marks Lynch’s first time in Georgia and his arrival is dedicated to his foundation “David Lynch Foundation in the South Caucasus” established July 25, 2017 in Tbilisi. The Caucasus Foundation consists of three countries: Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia. The president of the Caucasus Foundation is famous musician and director Giga Agladze. The David Lynch foundation focuses on solving real mental problems with transcendental meditation, a special form of silent mantra meditation developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

Lynch will arrive in Georgia on November 18 and stay for four days. His trip is already scheduled and many interesting events are planned, such as meetings with students, scientists and most importantly, with the representatives of Georgia’s government and parliament. Meetings will focus on possible mutual projects that will involve collaboration with different spheres such as culture, education and science. Agladze and Tsagareli are also planning to introduce Lynch to Georgian culture, food and history.

One of Lynch’s movies, Mulholland Drive, will be shown in Amirani cinema on November 20 at 19:00. A public lecture is also planned about transcendental meditation and its role in everyday life.

Liza Nadibaidze