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201556 minPGdocumentary

Double Aliens

201556 minPGdocumentary

In the Samtskhe-Javakheti region of southern Georgia, ethnic tensions are explored through the perspectives of a Georgian photographer and a Latvian film director.

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In the Samtskhe-Javakheti region of southern Georgia, ethnic tensions are explored through the perspectives of a Georgian photographer and a Latvian film director.

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Uģis Olte

Uģis Oltedirector

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In the Samtskhe-Javakheti region of southern Georgia, a Georgian photographer and a Latvian film director examine the ethnic tensions that persist in the area. The region has a predominantly Armenian population and carries a heavy historical burden. Through their perspectives, the film addresses the human factors involved in ethnic conflicts. The documentary runs for 56 minutes and was released in 2015.

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