Writer/director Levan Akin’s And Then We Danced delivers a passionate and exceptionally crafted tale of love and liberation set against the backdrop of Georgian traditional dance.

Goal-oriented rule-follower Merab (Levan Gelbakhiani) has trained most of his life for a spot in the National Georgian Ensemble, but he’s thrown off balance with the arrival of Irakli, a naturally gifted dancer with a rebellious streak who awakens in Merab a mixture of rivalry and desire. Sweden’s Official Selection for Best International Feature Film at the 2020 Academy Awards, And Then We Danced offers a riveting and visceral lead performance from newcomer Gelbakhiani, while featuring dynamic cinematography and dance sequences that will leave you breathless.