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Beginning

2020, Movie, 2h 6min

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.

Country: Georgia,France

Director:

Dea Kulumbegashvili

Cast:

Ia Sukhitashvili,

Rati Oneli,

Kakha Kintsurashvili,

Giorgi Tsereteli

Reviews

Critic Simran Hans

rated

The director favours a static camera and extended takes that give her compositions a holy quality.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Katie Rife

rated

...amid the trauma we also find moments of peace and even grace...

Read full review at The A.V. Club

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In a sleepy provincial town, a Jehovah's Witness community is attacked by an extremist group, causing Yana's familiar world to slowly crumble. As she struggles to make sense of her desires, a detective intrudes on her home with devastating consequences. Inspired by true events, Beginning is a powerful and unflinching character study that explores themes of faith, family, and sexuality. With bold and meticulous compositions, this debut feature from Georgian writer-director Dea Kulumbegashvili is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged film.

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You can stream Beginning on: Mubi Apple TV Store Fandango at Home