And Then We Danced

Passionate about dance, young Merab has trained at the National Georgian Dance Ensemble since childhood. His sole aim in life is to join the Main Dance Ensemble, break free from the confines of Georgian society and travel the world. When Irakli, a virile, talented male dancer joins his group, Merab fears the newcomer is the only thing standing between him and his dreams. As they compete, Irakli becomes both Merab’s fiercest rival and strongest desire – a desire that, in conservative Georgian society, threatens to throw his dance career, livelihood and family into turmoil. With a breath-taking central performance from its breakout stars, Levan Akin’s luminous film explores forbidden desire, ambition and liberation set against the backdrop of traditionalist Tbilisi where screening of the film sparked protests, due to its portrayal of an illicit love affair.