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Lukmed | A Georgian ski movie

Lukmed is a Georgian word that represents an old and beautiful story.
Before the opening of two ski resorts in Svaneti region, a wonderful place located in the Georgian Caucasus mountains, elders shaped and designed handmade wooden skis to ride down the icy roads of the villages.

Skiing is now a growing activity in their mountains however lukmeds still exist and will remain what we like to call the origin of skiing in this region.

This nice story has been brought to us by Nick Phaliani, a local guide that grew up in the village of Mestia. Nick guided our two french riders, Sébastien Varlet and Oscar Mandin in the discovery of this incredible terrain, countless stories and very old traditions.

  • Johan Ghio
    Director
  • Sebastien Varlet
    Key Cast
  • Oscar Mandin
    Key Cast
  • Nick Phaliani
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 3, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Filming:
    Georgia
  • Language:
    English, French, Georgian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • High Five Festival
    Annecy
    France
  • We love pow pow
    Lyon, Chambéry, Aix-les-Bains, Grenoble, Annecy
    France
  • Champéry FIlm Festival
    Champéry
    Switzerland
  • International freeride film Festival
    Capvern-les-Bains
    France
Director - Johan Ghio