Dea Kulumbegashvili’s sophomore feature is a probing exploration of rural life in Georgia that centres on the experiences of a doctor whose moral compass is as unwavering as her strength of character. Nina is a top gynaecologist at a hospital in an ostensibly religious town in rural Georgia. When a new-born dies during a difficult birth, blame is directed at her, with accusations of malpractice coming from the grieving father. An internal investigation shows Nina’s values align with respecting women’s wishes regarding their bodies. Matters are complicated by the fact that she performs illegal abortions to women who need it; under scrutiny and in a compromised position, she continues providing them with care, stoically unshakeable in her beliefs and irrespective of personal risk. Kulumbegashvili’s affecting and atmospheric drama builds on the promise of her impressive debut Beginning, brilliantly examining the confluence between womanhood and existence.
Original Language: Georgian
Presented with English subtitles
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