Crying is not allowed
Orthodox Easter is one of the most important holidays in Georgia. On the second day of Easter, Georgians honour their deceased relatives by visiting their graves and bringing food and wine to the cemetery. They usually feast on graves or in some cases give food and wine to charity. What is left on the graves after the Easter holidays? Crying Is Not Allowed is a short documentary film that examines the Kukia Cemetery in Tbilisi, Georgia. Custom-made, original tombstones give the visitor the feeling that they are on exhibition. As we navigate through these unique tombs, we learn more about Georgian Easter traditions.
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Sophie ChkheidzéDirector
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Sophie ChkheidzéWriter
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Nat RowbothamCinematographer
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Timothy MerkelMusic
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Sophie ChkheidzéEditor
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Project Type:Documentary, Short
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Runtime:7 minutes 18 seconds
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Completion Date:May 5, 2022
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Country of Origin:Georgia
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Country of Filming:Georgia
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Caucasus Cinema screening at Georgian Film AcademyTbilisi
Georgia
May 1, 2022 -
Selections from Caucasus CinemaBrooklyn, New York City
United States
January 8, 2023