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And Then We Danced

And Then We Danced

20197.21h 53m

Overview

Merab, a devoted dancer, has been training for years with his partner Mary for a spot in the National Georgian Ensemble. The arrival of another male dancer, Irakli, sparks both an intense rivalry and romantic desire that may cause Merab to risk his future in dance as well as his relationships.

Directed by Levan Akin
Written by Levan Akin
Produced by Mathilde Dedye, Ketie Danelia
Box Office0Revenue: $416K

Top Cast

Levan Gelbakhiani

Levan Gelbakhiani

Merab

Bachi Valishvili

Bachi Valishvili

Irakli

Ana Javakishvili

Ana Javakishvili

Mary

Giorgi Tsereteli

Giorgi Tsereteli

David

Tamar Bukhnikashvili

Tamar Bukhnikashvili

Teona

Kakha Gogidze

Kakha Gogidze

Aleko

Ninutsa Gabisonia

Ninutsa Gabisonia

Ninutsa

Aleko Begalishvili

Aleko Begalishvili

Ioseb

Mate Khidasheli

Mate Khidasheli

Mate

A

Ana Makharadze

Sopo

Themes & Keywords

coming outdancingdancesecret lovedancerhomophobiarivalrygeorgia europeauditionlgbtfolk-dancetraditional dancerbrother brother relationshipgay theme

About And Then We Danced

And Then We Danced is a drama, romance film released in 2019 exploring themes of coming out, dancing, dance, secret love, dancer, homophobia. Directed by Levan Akin, it stars Levan Gelbakhiani, Bachi Valishvili, Ana Javakishvili. Merab, a devoted dancer, has been training for years with his partner Mary for a spot in the National Georgian Ensemble. The arrival of another male dancer, Irakli, sparks both an intense rivalry and romantic desire that may cause Merab to risk his future in dance as well as his relationships.

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