When the Sea Was Calm

On the eve of war in Sokhumi in 1992, 13-year-old boy experiences first love. When violence forces the girl to flee, his childhood ends. Decades later, he returns to the ruined city, chasing a summer that can never return.

Technical specifications

Category
Short films
Running time
17 min
Country of production
Georgia
Publics
Tous publics
Genres
Drama, Historical
Techniques
Cut-outs, Puppets

Credits

Direction
Mamuka TKESHELASHVILI
Production
Vladimer KATCHARAVA, 20 STEPS PRODUCTIONS
Distributor
20 STEPS PRODUCTIONS
Script
Mamuka TKESHELASHVILI
Composer
Betkho