And Then We Danced

Music Box Films | Release Date: February 7, 2020

7.5	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 29 Ratings

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netflicApr 14, 2020

This is a love story from Swedish director Levan Akin who is ethnically Georgian. The whole action takes place in Tbilisi, the capitol of Georgia. The protagonist Merab is a young dancer for whom dancing is his whole life. He practices toThis is a love story from Swedish director Levan Akin who is ethnically Georgian. The whole action takes place in Tbilisi, the capitol of Georgia. The protagonist Merab is a young dancer for whom dancing is his whole life. He practices to join National Georgian Ensemble, the highest level of traditional Georgian folk dancing. His aspirations hit a wall of intolerance in Georgian society of today.
Levan Akin masterfully exposes orthodoxy of all levels of society in Georgia: honor marriages, honor fighting, homophobia. Every detail of life is realistic and believable. Highly recommend.… Expand

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bertobellamyOct 6, 2021

'And Then We Danced' is your by-the-numbers coming-of-age film, but what a film!

You really care about these characters, especially Merab — a dancer discovering his sexual identity —, whose joyous and frustrating moments round out a very'And Then We Danced' is your by-the-numbers coming-of-age film, but what a film!

You really care about these characters, especially Merab — a dancer discovering his sexual identity —, whose joyous and frustrating moments round out a very compelling protagonist. Levan Gelbakhiani acting's very good, and I hope to see him again soon in another film. The tenderness he projects is astounding.

As you will expect, this is a movie about going against the establishment. Director Levan Akin paints a portrait of the youth in Georgia — a country where homosexuality is still taboo, and where old people expect the young to act per traditions. With Merab, Irakli (his rival and love interest), and even Merab's problematic brother, Akin — who is of Georgian descent — defies the concepts of masculinity, love, and tradition. Kudos to Georgian cinema! With their films, Dea Kulumbegashvili and Akin are giving a glimpse of their culture (the good and the bad) to the world. Can't wait for Alexandre Koberidze's new film.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 24, 2021

This is quite a cultural film, featuring lots of Georgian dancing and singing (which I quite enjoyed). There are some nice settings too of course. Its also somewhat thought provoking, given the plotline. The cast were good and it was quite aThis is quite a cultural film, featuring lots of Georgian dancing and singing (which I quite enjoyed). There are some nice settings too of course. Its also somewhat thought provoking, given the plotline. The cast were good and it was quite a good film overall, so yes I'd recommend it.… Expand

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CLeCromJan 2, 2021

Drama queer in Georgia, country where dance is Nation. A fairly classic gay plot in the cinema, but poetry and dance. Sensitive.

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