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Dry Leaf

Name: Dry Leaf
Director: Alexandre Koberidze
Released: 2026
Duration: 186 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2026

Director

Alexandre Koberidze

Runtime

186 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dry Leaf earns its highest marks for racial and ethnic authenticity, centering a Georgian cast and landscape without exoticizing them. The father’s journey through rural villages grounds the film in a specific cultural reality. Gender representation is uneven. While the missing daughter motivates the plot, women do not drive the action, and LGBTQ+ voices are entirely absent. The invisible friend adds surreal texture but does not function as disability representation. Overall, the film’s quiet, visually driven approach prioritizes atmosphere and personal loss over broad inclusion. Its strengths lie in local authenticity; its gaps reflect a narrow character scope.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dry Leaf have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters appear or are identified. The narrative centers on a father and his daughter’s invisible friend, with no same-sex romance or identity themes present.

How does Dry Leaf portray gender?

Fair

A father drives the plot as he searches for his missing daughter. Women appear in limited roles, including the missing photographer and a few background characters, but do not lead the action.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dry Leaf?

Excellent

Set in rural Georgia with an entirely Georgian cast. Characters of color hold central narrative power, including the lead father and supporting roles, reflecting authentic local representation.

How does Dry Leaf represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story portrays rural Georgian life through village football stadiums and local encounters. Traditional institutions are neither praised nor condemned; the focus remains on personal loss and landscape.

Does Dry Leaf include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities appear. The invisible friend is a fantasy element, not a portrayal of disability.

Present on Screen

Authentic Georgian cast and setting provide strong ethnic representation.
Father-daughter bond centers emotional depth without gender stereotypes.

Limited or Absent

Women and LGBTQ+ voices are largely absent from the narrative.
No characters with disabilities are included.

Official Synopsis

Lisa, a photographer, has gone missing. The last known detail is that she had been photographing rural football stadiums in villages across Georgia. Her father, Irakli, sets out to search for her, traveling from place to place. Levani, Lisa's best friend – and an invisible person – also sets off to help.

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