Caladrius

“Caladrius" is a story about a boy named Lasha who loves basketball, but his life takes a dramatic turn after an unfortunate event. In his attempt to help an injured dove he found on the street, he confronts a harsh new reality. This dove, resembling the mythological bird known as Caladrius, plays a crucial role in Lasha's transformation and his journey towards hope. 

Filmmakers: Giorgi and Davit Papuashvili 

 Invisible Borders

“Invisible Borders” tells the story of Giorgi, who lost both his hands in an accident when he was 9. Now an accomplished Para Taekwondo athlete and a world and European champion, Giorgi works at the Nikoloz Baratashvili House Museum. Through his own words, the film reveals the daily struggles he faces as a person with a disability in Georgia, a country that often lacks the resources he needs. Despite these challenges, Giorgi’s resilience and fighter’s spirit guide him forward, breaking through the invisible borders that try to limit him.

Filmmaker: Davit Tamazashvili

Paata

Paata has a life that is different from his peers. Despite the passing of decades, Paata is still the same little boy whose childhood began in the 1980s and continues to this day, due to a rare syndrome.

Filmmaker: Saba Bodokia

They say I have blue eyes

The film depicts the everyday life of an apparently ordinary protagonist, someone who, on the surface, doesn’t seem to struggle with any particular hardships and seems to handle daily life with ease. It’s a story about the invisible barriers that always accompany him. He can lead an active life, engage with people, enjoy nature and the world around him, but he can’t find that connection that others feel naturally. The story describes a state where everything available to others is only partially accessible to him. It’s as if he can reach out, but can’t quite grasp it fully. Something essential always remains just out of reach. 

Filmmaker: Irakli Tsintsadze

Syndrome of snail

The short film tells about the 71-year-old playwright Nodar Mamatsashvili. At the age of 10, he was blinded in a car accident that killed several members of his family. The film “Syndrome of a Snail" is the story of a man who overcomes tragedy to create beauty. The film is named after Nodar’s new play, which tells the story of people who, like a snail, focus on the ground and do not see the stars. Nodar, despite his blindness, sees the stars and strives to make his dreams come true.

Filmmakers: Nini Chikviladze; Tata Gulverdashvili 

I hope things work out 

Nodar is 45 years old and lives with his mother. Due to a physical injury, he is unable to walk independently and is confined to his home. Nodar has a deep passion for creating music and uses both artificial intelligence and various musical programs to fulfill his dreams despite his challenges. Nodar believes that the power of music can foster peace and reduce hatred and conflict in the world. Nodar's dream is to work as a disc jockey at a radio station, sharing his music with a broader audience and spreading his message of harmony.

Filmmaker: Kote Kalandadze

Purple, pink and brown 

Saba Dzandzava is 8 years old. He is one of 28 students at  the Center for Development and Wellbeing, “Home of the Future.” Here children dance, sing and pray together, but still, sometimes they feel hurt, alone and afraid.

Filmmaker: Kristine Gogaladze

Invisable door

A young photographer faces her first professional challenge when she is offered a job at a theater where the actors are people with Down syndrome. Despite her anxiety and lack of experience, Marika finds inspiration in the courage and boldness of the actors. During a rehearsal, she captures a portrait that wins the Australian International Photo Contest. This photo becomes a symbol of the barriers that exist in society toward people with different abilities.

Marika’s experience serves as a reminder of the need to overcome these boundaries and highlights the value of mutual support. Her work at the theater not only boosted her professional confidence but also enriched her creative vision.

Filmmaker: Mariam Nikolaishvili

sabawithwheels

Saba, a 30-year-old stand-up comedian who has been in a wheelchair for 9 years, shares his life stories with the audience through comic monologues. In the film, we will hear from him about the challenges that wheelchair users in Georgia have to overcome.

Filmmaker: Niniko Lekishvili