The Kartli Kingdom
"In a crumbling sanatorium in Tbilisi refugee families fight to hold onto their home and fading dreams."
Released just last year. The Kartli Kingdom is a documentary film. directed by Tamar Kalandadze.
Synopsis
"Kartli" refers both to Georgia’s medieval kingdom and a Tbilisi sanatorium sheltering refugees from the 1990s war in Abkhazia, meant as temporary but lasting 30 years. The crumbling building became a recreated “country”, with a farm, gardens, terraces and rooms where old VHS tapes revive memories of a lost paradise. Through Tamuna, Irma, and others, the film explores exile, trauma, and shared resilience, showing that nothing stays the same inside Kartli.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 16, 2025
2 months ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
Language
KA
Original language
Country
France
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KA
Production Companies
- Sakdoc Film
- Habilis Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Kartli Kingdom about?
"Kartli" refers both to Georgia’s medieval kingdom and a Tbilisi sanatorium sheltering refugees from the 1990s war in Abkhazia, meant as temporary but lasting 30 years. The crumbling building bec...
Who directed The Kartli Kingdom?
The Kartli Kingdom was directed by Tamar Kalandadze.
How long is The Kartli Kingdom?
The Kartli Kingdom has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Kartli Kingdom released?
The Kartli Kingdom was released on November 16, 2025 in theaters.