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202075 minPGdocumentary

I Have No Wings

202075 minPGdocumentary

A young boy in a small Georgian village trains a hawk named Emily, aspiring to follow in his grandfather's footsteps as a falconer.

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Nino Memanishvili

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A young boy in a small Georgian village trains a hawk named Emily, aspiring to follow in his grandfather's footsteps as a falconer.

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Nino Memanishvilidirector

Nino Memanishviliwriter

Makho Khutsishvili

Makho Khutsishvilicast

Giga Liklikadze

Giga Liklikadzecast

Lia Paghavacast

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Makho lives in a small village in Georgia and aspires to become a falconer, following the tradition of his grandfather. He trains a hawk named Emily, spending much of his time with her. The film shows their daily life and the bond they share. It focuses on Makho's dedication to falconry and his efforts to preserve this family tradition. His relationship with Emily is central to his dreams. The documentary runs for 75 minutes and was directed by Nino Memanishvili in 2020.

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