Khibula

The deposed president, who once embodied the hope of a new nation, is trying to regain power. Escorted by a handful of faithful, he clandestinely crosses the majestic landscapes of Georgia, by turns welcoming and disturbing.
“This is the unusual story of a very special man. It interests me from several angles, but I mainly wanted to tell the story of a president who is no longer president. It is the study of the inner universe of a man, once very powerful, who lost everything: his position, his authority, his influence. Zviad Gamsakhurdia experienced this situation in an absolutely unique way. The loss of material possessions and physical pain were nothing compared to the spiritual pain he endured until the end... The death of the President gave us pause. The President's decision not to leave the country for a second time, even though he knew exactly that it would lead to his death, pleased me. I realized that he was not fighting for power, but that he truly loved his country. » George Ovashvili