And Then We Danced

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And Then We Danced

2020

1h 45m

Drama

Romance

LGBTQ+

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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)

Even when it's treating us more than strictly surprising us, it's shot through with luscious visual texture.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 28, 2020

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Mark Feeney

Boston Globe

Unfortunately, neither dance nor travel ultimately compensates for the melodrama.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 5, 2020

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

And Then We Danced... it is truly wonderful and gorgeous.

Apr 2, 2020

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Paul Lê

Tales from the Paulside

And Then We Danced is cathartic, topical, and ultimately optimistic in spite of itself.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 20, 2023

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Brian T. Carney

Washington Blade

A well-crafted, well-acted coming-of-age movie...

May 18, 2022

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Dan Bayer

Next Best Picture

The real magic trick Akin manages to pull off is making a film so rooted in a very specific culture – not just Georgian culture, but their culture of dance – feel universal.

Rated: 8/10

May 13, 2022

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Audience Member

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!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Sam N

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.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/24/25

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PridePosterStudios

ACTIONS speak louder than WORDS (I’m talking about the Spirited Away poster, not the last dance)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/10/24

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Tetyana G

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/15/22

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isla s

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.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Superb cinematography. Characters are realistic. Story integrates local flavor (Georgian culture) and the underground gay culture in that country. Special mention: editing, for those dance sequences. Bravo! Love that continuous shot after the wedding (while Merab was looking for Irakli); and then again after they talked. That last dance sequence reminded me of FLASHDANCE. Considering what the filmmaker had been through to make this movie, this one deserves nothing less than…. 10 / 10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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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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