AND THEN WE DANCED

Film Info

Sweden 2019 | 112 min. Director: Levan Akin

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AND THEN WE DANCED

Synopsis

The young dancer Merab tries with tireless workout to become successful in the ensemble. His dream is to be a part of the main ensemble and he does his utmost to reach his goal.
The arrival of the new dancer Irakli threatens everything. Irakli dances effortlessly with unwavering confidence. He quickly rises within the ranks and becomes a top contender for the spot in the main ensemble. In Merab’s desperate struggle of achieving greatness, he must now overcome his ultimate obstacle.

Cast & Crew

Director

Levan Akin
Producer

Mathilde Dedye, Ketie Danelia
Screenwriter

Levan Akin
Director of photography

Lisabi Fridell
Main Cast

Levan Gelbakhiani (Merab), Bachi Valishvili (Irakli), Ana Javakhishvili (Mary)
Editor (Cut)

Levan Akin, Simon Carlgren
Sound

Beso Kacharava
Original Score

Zviad Mgebry
Production Design

Teo Baramidze
Costume Design

Nini Jincharadze
Makeup

Eka Chikhradze

Director's comment

To me, this film is an exploration on discovering and owning your own truth and channeling it through expression; on having the courage to be earnest with your intent and emotions, and to stop hiding. What better way to show this than through dance? Making of this film was also a very personal challenge for me, as this is by far my most personal film yet.

Biography

Levan Akin is a Swedish-born filmmaker of Georgian descent and his work often plays on class and gender. He most recently directed AND THEN WE DANCED which premiered in Cannes at the Director’s Fortnight section in 2019. His other works include THE CIRCLE, based on the best-selling YA book. He has also directed the feature film CERTAIN PEOPLE which received its international premiere at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival to rave reviews. He has also directed several TV series for SVT Drama, most notably REAL HUMANS (re-made in the US/UK as HUMANS for AMC). Currently, Levan is writing and directing a new TV series for SVT titled DOUGH, set to premiere in the spring of 2021.

Filmography:
2019 - AND THEN WE DANCED
2015 - THE CIRCLE
2011 - CERTAIN PEOPLE

Cast & Crew

Levan Akin
Mathilde Dedye, Ketie Danelia
Levan Akin
Lisabi Fridell
Levan Gelbakhiani (Merab), Bachi Valishvili (Irakli), Ana Javakhishvili (Mary)
Levan Akin, Simon Carlgren
Beso Kacharava
Zviad Mgebry
Teo Baramidze
Nini Jincharadze
Eka Chikhradze

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