Fifty century-old trees are uprooted from the Georgian coast and relocated to the private garden of Bidzina Ivanishvili, former Prime Minister of Georgia.
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Fifty century-old trees are uprooted from the Georgian coast and relocated to the private garden of Bidzina Ivanishvili, former Prime Minister of Georgia.
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Synopsis
Bidzina Ivanishvili, former Prime Minister of Georgia, orchestrates the removal of century-old trees from their natural habitats along the Black Sea coast. The documentary follows the costly and complex process of relocating these massive trees to his private estate for the Shekvetili Dendrological Park. Directed by Salomé Jashi, *Taming the Garden* captures the environmental and social impact of Ivanishvili's ambition and the challenges faced by local communities.
What Critics Say
The GuardianSalomé Jashi follows the trail of devastation left in the wake of the tree-collecting whims of ex-PM Bidzina Ivanishvili.
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Why Watch
- See Bidzina Ivanishvili's unique tree acquisition methods.
- Meet Salomé Jashi, a former journalist turned filmmaker.
- Find out about the Shekvetili Dendrological Park.
Did You Know
- Bidzina Ivanishvili is the world's 349th richest billionaire.
- The film won the international DOCU/WORLD Competition at DocuDays UA.
- Salomé Jashi graduated from Tbilisi State University in 2005.
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Who directed Taming the Garden?
Taming the Garden was directed by Salomé Jashi.
What is the main subject of Taming the Garden?
The film documents Bidzina Ivanishvili's efforts to acquire trees for the Shekvetili Dendrological Park on his estate.
What awards was Taming the Garden nominated for?
It was nominated for the World Cinema Documentary Competition at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and the 34th European Film Awards.
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