Stuck Together
Civil wars, Russian occupation, economic crisis and the challenging process of becoming an independent state don’t give much chance to a normal family life. A 20-year-old man accused of robbery must prove his innocence and earn his father’s trust.
Synopsis
Gio’s life is about to change with his mother’s wrongful death. Police blame him for crimes he didn’t commit. But his innocence is also challenged by his father. A story of alienation and generation gaps, while the role of a traditional family in a new world, opposing the state system and maintaining dignity is the only means of spiritual survival in such circumstances. A family drama largely inspired by real-life experiences and true stories.
RATOM VART ERTAD
Georgia | 2021 | 82 min
DIRECTOR: Ilo Glonti
PRODUCTION: Paata Godziashvili, Archil Kavtaradze – Studio Phonograph
CAST: Ivane Glonti, Levan Glonti, Marine Kubaneishvili, Nino Ananiashvili
SCREENPLAY: Ilo Glonti, Archil Kikodze, Levan Glonti
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Konstantine Mindia Esadze
EDITING: Nodar Nozadze
SCREENING: Saturday 26 November / 19:05h & Sunday 27 November / 12:45h / Zaal 4
The screening will be followed by Q&A with director Ilo Glonti. Dutch Premiere
Director’s statement
How are we stuck together? By invisible ties that bind us – the same ties that are at risk of falling apart. A boy is accused of committing a robbery he didn’t commit. His father doubts his innocence, causing him to protest strongly. State and social problems may destroy the family. Stuck Together is a film that portrays three generations of a family in their daily routine, messy lifestyle, and confrontations with the state system and injustice. The screenplay I wrote for this film was inspired by my own real-life experiences. And when it came to casting the roles, it was important to find actors with deep connections forged from long-term relationships. So that’s why I cast my own family members. Not only did this choice add to the realism, but it ended up creating a more improvisational and lively setting.
Director’s bio
Film Director Ilo Glonti was born in Tbilisi, Georgia on June 22, 1980. He graduated from Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film University and continued his studies at Gela Kandelaki’s experimental studio. Ilo wrote and directed his first independent short film Five Variations in 2006. The film received Jury Diploma Award at the Open Film Festival of CIS countries in Anapa.
Festivals & Awards (selection)
Tbilisi International Film Festival, 2021 – Best Actress for Marine Kubaneshvili
