April

Dea Kulumbegashvili’s sophomore feature is a probing exploration of rural life in Georgia that centres on the experiences of a doctor whose moral compass is as unwavering as her strength of character. Nina is a top gynaecologist at a hospital in an ostensibly religious town in rural Georgia. When a newborn dies, blame is directed at her. An internal investigation shows Nina’s values align with respecting women’s wishes regarding their bodies. Matters are complicated by the fact that she performs illegal abortions to women who need it… Kulumbegashvili’s affecting and atmospheric drama brilliantly examines the confluence between womanhood and existence.