VARIETY INTERVIEWS GIOVANNI BUCCHIERI

We were so young, but there was another reason I kept filming: I was suicidal and Louise didn’t know that. I thought: ‘I have to film this so that my grandchildren can see it when they grow up.’ Which was, obviously, quite stupid. If I killed myself, I wouldn’t have any kids!

Read Variety’s interview with ‘100 Seasons’ director Giovanni Bucchieri here.

GREENLIGHT FOR '100 SEASONS'

Exciting news!
Our next feature, 100 Seasons, directed by Giovanni Bucchieri, starring Giovanni Bucchieri and Louise Peterhoff, has received production support from The Swedish Film Institute, commissioner Juan Pablo Libossart. The film is produced by Isabella Rodriguez and Daniel Oliva Andersson, in co-production with Ludvig Andersson, RMV Film.

The shoot will take place in Stockholm during June 2021.

‘AND THEN WE DANCED’ IN BEST OF THE YEAR-LISTS

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Once again ‘And Then We Danced’ receives praise as critics list their favorite films of 2020. We feel so honored and proud that the film continues to get recognition from all around the world, earning spots in the rankings of The Guardian and Independent among others.



Read some of the rankings here:

The Guardian: The 50 best films of 2020
Independent: Best Films 2020-list
BFI: Best films of 2020
Junkee: 23 best films 2020
Cambridge Day: The top 10 films of 2020
Cambridge Independent: The top 25 movies of 2020
Indiewire: Best 2020 movies

SWIMMER TO CLERMONT-FERRAND ISFF 2021

We are happy to announce that our film Swimmer, directed by Jonatan Etzler and produced by Isabella Rodriguez,
is one of the selected films to Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival competing in the International Competition 2021.

Read more about Clermont-Ferrand HERE and the International Competition 2021 HERE.
Watch The Swimmer on SVTPLAY HERE.

 
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4 GULDBAGGAR TO 'AND THEN WE DANCED'

Wow! Its a big year for French Quarter Film! Yesterday ´And Then We Danced´ won 4 prices at Swedish Film Awards The Guldbaggala for Best photo - Lisa Fridell, Best Leading Actor - Levan Gelbakhiani, Best Script - Levan Akin and Best Film - Ketie Daniela, Levan Akin and Mathilde Dedye.

 
Foto: Jonas Ekströmer/TT

Foto: Jonas Ekströmer/TT

 

We say as Mathilde said in her speech yesterday
“Levan, you took our heart, teared it apart and healed it again, please keep on with what your doing!”

Its has been an honor to work with so many fantastic, smart and competent people and We are so grateful to see that its appreciated, Thank you Swedish Film Institute and Guldbaggen for this year!

GULDBAGGE 2019 - 7 NOMINATIONS TO 'AND THEN WE DANCED'

What a Great way to start 2020 - And Then We Danced is nominated in 7 categories inSwedish leading film awards The Guldbagge!
Best Film - Levan Akin, Mathilde Dedye & Ketie Daniela, Best Director - Levan Akin, Best Lead Actor - Levan Gelbakhiani, Best Supporting Actor - Bachi Valishvili, Best Picture - Lisabi Fridell, Best Original Screenplay - Levan Akin and Best Scenography - Teo Baramidze.

 

Fotograf/Källa: Catherine Jarl / Svenska Filminstitutet

 

PARNING IS NOMINATED FOR STOCKHOLMSPRISET

We are happy to annouce that Parning is one of three nominated for Stockholmspriset, Nöjesguiden Magazine, in the category Film and TV - in good company with Filip and Fredriks Allt åt Alla and Amie Bramme Sey and Fanna Ndow Norrbys Striptease!!

 
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Nöjesguidens ord: Vi följer två 90-talister som inleder en kärleksrelation. Det hade kunnat bli Hemliga beundrare-skämmigt. Istället är det bjussigt, sårbart och träffsäkert. Med Lina Maria Mannheimers stadiga hand blev en halvspännande idé en av årets bästa slutprodukter. Det här är exakt vad det dokumentära formatet ska användas till.

Read the full article here!

AND THEN WE DANCED WINS MULTIPLE AWARDS

And Then We Danced has had a fantastic tour of festivals since its premiere at Cannes, Director’s Fortnight, back in May. The film has been screened at over 25 festivals and counting. In addition, both the film and its main actor Levan Gelbakhiani has received multiple awards.

 
Levan Gelbakhiani, photo by Lisabi Fridell

Levan Gelbakhiani, photo by Lisabi Fridell

 

AWARDS:
Odesa IFF
- Best film award & Best actor for Levan Gelbakhiani
Melbourne IFF - Top 10 audience awards winners
Sarajevo IFF - Heart of Sarajevo for best actor for Levan Gelbakhiani
Carl FF - Baltic Sea award for best film
Duhok IFF - Yilmaz Güney award for best international feature length film
Tampa Bay Gay & Lesbian IFF - Jury prize
Iris Prize FF - Best feature
Gent FF - Canvas audience award
Festival Du Nouveau Cinema - Peace award best feature film of the competition
Chicago IFF - Audience award best foreign-language feature
Seminici Valladolid IFF - Best actor for Levan Gelbakhiani & Rainbow spike for best film
Newfest - Audience award narrative feature
Listapad Minsk IFF - Best actor for Levan Gelbakhiani