
The Kukumi
2005

Representation Score
Good
2012
Director
Zaza Urushadze
Runtime
88 minutes
Average Rating
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Zaza Urushadze’s drama focuses on the human experience amid systemic upheaval and post-conflict environments. The film emphasizes a localized, humanistic exploration of an individual's struggle against historical shifts rather than broad diversity issues. The narrative structure centers on a male protagonist's reintegration into a transformed society, following traditional dramatic arcs. While it does not feature progressive identity markers, it provides a nuanced look at social fragmentation and the breakdown of traditional institutions like family and state.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-traditional gender identities. It focuses on traditional family structures within a post-war Georgian setting.
The story centers around a male protagonist navigating a world shaped by historical events dominated by men. There is no indication of challenging traditional gender roles or depicting masculinity negatively.
The film explores the ethnic and geopolitical complexities of Georgia and the Karabakh region, highlighting how ethnic identity influences displacement and social isolation.
The movie examines how major political changes and conflicts disrupt the traditional family unit and the concept of a stable nation-state.
There is no specific depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The protagonist's challenges are primarily psychological and social in nature.
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Official Synopsis
After 16 years of imprisonment, 40-years-old Gogliko is released from jail. He doesn't exactly know what he did that deserved 16 years of jail time. A free man, a changed country awaits him. His personal life has drastically altered. His parents have passed and most of his friends have died during the Civil War period. Gogliko realizes that he will not be able to find his place in this "new" Georgia, only thing he has to do is to care about his passed friend's 16-years-old son.

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