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Submission of films for the 22nd edition of the Tofifest International Film Festival. Kujawy Pomorze Region officially begins
We start accepting submissions for two competitions included in the 22nd edition of the Tofifest International Film Festival. Kujawy Pomorze Region. The deadline for sending filled-in submission forms is 15th May. This year’s edition of the festival will take place from 25th June to 30th June, 2024, in Torun. More »

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April Chill, The

Aprilis Suskhi · dir. Tornike Bziava
Georgia 2010, 15’
Polish premiere

On April 9th 1989, the Soviet troops violently quelled a peaceful demonstration in Tblisi (Georgia). 22 innocent lives fell victim to this atrocious act. April Chill tells the story of the awakening of human instinct in a Soviet military service man, thanks to a young Georgian dancer.

Director:Tornike Bziava
Screenplay:Tornike Bziava
Music:Tamara Jordania
Cinematography:Goga Devdariani
Editing:Alexander Kuranov, Tornike Bziava
Cast:Malkhaz Jorbenadze, Mirian Garuchava
Awards:Specjalne Wyróżnienie Jury / Jury Special mention (International Compétition Clermont-Ferrand ISFF)

Tornike Bziava is a Georgian director and actor born in 1980. Noticed by Georgian film directors for his acting skills, he is offered some leading roles in national long features. In 2009 he gets a small part in the American film Georgia starring Val Kilmer and Andy Garcia.