4' 33"
While attempting to catch his muse, the tenacious composer struggles with the bustling activities of the mysterious neighbor in the kitchen.
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Natia SamadashviliDirector
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Natia SamadashviliWriter
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Eric AlexanderKey Cast"The Pianist "
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Caiti LattimerKey Cast"A Woman in the Kitchen"
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Natia SamadashviliProducer
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Nazghul KhalelovaDirector of Photography
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:6 minutes 38 seconds
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Country of Origin:Georgia
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Country of Filming:Georgia
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Language:English
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Caucasus Cinema ScreeningKorbouli, Imereti
Georgia
October 1, 2023
Best Screenplay
Distribution Information
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Caucasus CinemaDistributorCountry: GeorgiaRights: All Rights
Natia Samadashvili, an emerging filmmaker from Georgia, Eastern Europe, discovered her passion for storytelling in childhood while directing shorts with friends. Studying English literature at university spurred her desire to write scripts and explore diverse storytelling techniques.
In 2022, she decided to attend filmmaking courses at the Georgian-American Film Academy. Natia made her first short film, “4’33’’", in 2023, nominated for best screenplay and directorial debut at Caucasus Cinema Screenings in Georgia.
Currently employed in theatre production, she simultaneously pursues film direction. Drawing inspiration from the theatrical life, observation of human nature, and predilection for mystery, science, and ancient Georgian history, fuels her future ambition to create emotionally resonant feature films.
Creating 4’33" was a wild ride – limited gear and just one week to produce the film from scratch to editing. The guesthouse we stayed in unexpectedly inspired the film. As I was pondering the film concept in the living room, I got fixated on a small rectangle window, through which I could glimpse a portion of the kitchen, observing the people within. This simple detail triggered a bunch of questions and ideas prompting me to contemplate the narrow outlook we often adopt when observing others from a distance.