City of the Sun

Up to 50 percent of the world’s manganese, a vital metal across the globe, used to be mined in Chiatura, in western Georgia. Today, it resembles an apocalyptic ghost town. Mzis qalaqi portrays a few of the remaining inhabitants. Music teacher Zurab dismantles ramshackle concrete buildings and sells the iron girders to make some money on the side. Archil still works in the mine but his real passion is the local amateur theatre group. Despite being malnourished, two young female athletes still train stoically for the next Olympic Games.

Directed by Rati Oneli

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TrailergoEast Filmfestival – Trailer CITY OF THE SUN (Rati Oneli)

TrailergoEast Filmfestival – Trailer CITY OF THE SUN (Rati Oneli)

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