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Beginning

Original title: Dasatskisi
  • 2020
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.6K
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Beginning (2020)
One of the most striking debuts in recent memory, Dea Kulumbegashvili's feature marks the revelation of an exciting new voice in cinema. Shot in luminous 35mm long takes that boldly evoke isolation and longing, it tells a profound story of a woman's resilience facing communal hostility and violence.

In a sleepy provincial town, a Jehovah's Witness community is under attack from an extremist group. In the midst of this conflict is Yana, the wife of the community leader, whose familiar world is slowly crumbling around her. Meanwhile, a detective intrudes on her home with devastating consequences.
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When a Jehovah's Witness community is attacked, leader's wife Yana questions her desires as her familiar world crumbles.When a Jehovah's Witness community is attacked, leader's wife Yana questions her desires as her familiar world crumbles.When a Jehovah's Witness community is attacked, leader's wife Yana questions her desires as her familiar world crumbles.

  • Director
    • Dea Kulumbegashvili
  • Writers
    • Dea Kulumbegashvili
    • Rati Oneli
  • Stars
    • Ia Sukhitashvili
    • Rati Oneli
    • Kakha Kintsurashvili
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    2.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dea Kulumbegashvili
    • Writers
      • Dea Kulumbegashvili
      • Rati Oneli
    • Stars
      • Ia Sukhitashvili
      • Rati Oneli
      • Kakha Kintsurashvili
    • 19User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Ia Sukhitashvili
    Ia Sukhitashvili
    • Yana
    Rati Oneli
    • David
    Kakha Kintsurashvili
    • Alex (The Detective)
    Saba Gogichaishvili
    • Giorgi
    Ia Kokiashvili
    Mari Kopchenovi
    Giorgi Tsereteli
    Lorenzo McGovern Zaini
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    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Dea Kulumbegashvili
    • Writers
      • Dea Kulumbegashvili
      • Rati Oneli
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    mulhollanddriveway

    It does drag a little

    Well made, realistic movie that does at times feel a little bloated. Like did we really need to watch her sleep in the forest for like 10 minutes? But it did exhibit a high-level of craft, and when things actually DO happen it's genuinely shocking, even riveting. Kinda slow for comic book, CGI loving "American audiences". But I don't think the filmmaker minds that one bit.
    9intheaisle-1

    A beautifully shot and acted nightmare

    Uncomfortable to watch almost throughout with an underlying tension, like a low sustain. It's shot in a fairly unique, beguiling and beautiful style. The lead actress especially acts with incredibly rawness, fitting with the inherent rawness of the film. A hard to watch artistic film and maybe not for everyone, but it has stuck with me.
    3oguzhunt

    Although It was the first movie

    I guess every country audience has to watch these movies before they get to good movies. 4: 3 format, very long sequences, very experimental, why?
    10Nikoloz_Gabedava

    Film is masterfully created.

    Film is masterfully assembled. Exceptional visual style and cinematography. Very gentle and thundering applauses to IA SUKHITASHVILI, quintessential performance. I definitely need to admire lens choice, and the beautiful look of the whole film. Best wishes to Georgian director Dea Kulumbegashvili and her entire team.

    I do not need to say anything additionally, just take your chance and watch the FILM.
    6drapetro

    Nicely done...but

    First good things...about feminism,very interesting portrayal of a main female character. Beautifully shot with main actress really good. Some scenes are shot for sake of it( long still take). Finally as an atheist the religious part of the movie is frustrating so can't get warm to the movie

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    • Trivia
      Official submission of Georgia for the 'Best International Feature Film' category of the 93rd Academy Awards in 2021.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Zagin kinomaniv: Rozmova pro 'Pamfir' (2023)

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Georgia
      • France
      • Israel
      • Netherlands
    • Languages
      • Georgian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Початок
    • Production companies
      • First Picture
      • Office of Film Architecture / OFA
      • Zadig Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,477
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 10m(130 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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