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And Then We Danced

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A male dancer and his partner have been training for years for a spot in the National Georgian Ensemble. The arrival of another dancer throws him off balance, sparking both an intense rivalry and romantic desire that may cause him to risk his future.
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Critics Consensus

Led by an outstanding performance from Levan Gelbakhiani, And Then We Danced defeats prejudice with overwhelming compassion.

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Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) 11/28/2020
4/5
Even when it's treating us more than strictly surprising us, it's shot through with luscious visual texture. Go to Full Review
Mark Feeney Boston Globe 04/05/2020
2/4
Unfortunately, neither dance nor travel ultimately compensates for the melodrama. Go to Full Review
Deborah Ross The Spectator 04/02/2020
And Then We Danced... it is truly wonderful and gorgeous. Go to Full Review
June Butler Film Ireland Magazine Nov 14
The pace is exquisitely measured, stepped, and metered. Go to Full Review
Paul Lê Tales from the Paulside 07/20/2023
3.5/5
And Then We Danced is cathartic, topical, and ultimately optimistic in spite of itself. Go to Full Review
Brian T. Carney Washington Blade 05/18/2022
A well-crafted, well-acted coming-of-age movie... Go to Full Review
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02/09/2020 What a wonderful movie! It's not just about gay romance, although that figures importantly, it's a view into a culture we as Americans know so little about, and what a tradition of dance and music. And yes, it's about breaking out of boundaries in every way: sexual, dance, culture. Tremendous directing, editing, acting, dancing, music. . . loved it! See more David H @DavidQHarris Dec 15 I mostly watched this in hopes of getting a sense of the geography of Tbilisi. The film didn't disappoint in that regard. There were lots of interesting scenes both indoors and outdoors. The story itself was fine although not gripping. But the insights into Georgian dance and, by extension, music were very interesting. See more Sam N Jun 24 And Then We Danced is tender, defiant, and quietly powerful. Set in Georgia’s strict dance world, it follows Merab, a young dancer torn between tradition and desire. The lead is subtle and affecting, and the choreography speaks volumes. Like Call Me by Your Name, it captures the thrill and ache of first love—but with a raw, urgent edge. Some moments feel familiar, and the pacing sags, but its sincerity and emotional impact still hit home. See more PridePosterStudios 09/20/2023 ACTIONS speak louder than WORDS (I’m talking about the Spirited Away poster, not the last dance) See more Tetyana G 10/15/2022 Really great movie, beautiful from every side and the part of the story are well combined: dance, romance and society issues. Also the performance from the main actor is very touching. See more isla s 09/03/2022 This is quite a cultural film, featuring lots of Georgian dancing and singing (which I quite enjoyed). There are some nice settings too of course. Its also somewhat thought provoking, given the plotline. The cast were good and it was quite a good film overall, so yes I'd recommend it. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis A male dancer and his partner have been training for years for a spot in the National Georgian Ensemble. The arrival of another dancer throws him off balance, sparking both an intense rivalry and romantic desire that may cause him to risk his future.
Director
Levan Akin
Producer
Mathilde Dedye, Ketie Danelia
Screenwriter
Levan Akin
Distributor
Music Box Films
Production Co
Ama Productions, Takes Film, French Quarter Film, RMV Film, Svenska Filminstitutet (SFI), Inland Film, Sveriges Television (SVT)
Genre
Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language
Georgian
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 7, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 29, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$177.1K
Runtime
1h 45m
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