KINO ELVA
KINO ELVA
We Tell Stories
OUR WORK
At Kino Elva, we are committed to telling powerful and meaningful stories through our documentary films, reflecting the complexities of life in Georgia and beyond. Here you can find projects that showcase our team’s dedication to exploring intimate narratives that resonate on a broader scale. Each project embodies our passion for authentic storytelling and our mission to illuminate the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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Wave
WAVE follows Georgia’s independent filmmakers as they face a government crackdown that threatens their creative freedom. When the Ministry of Culture seizes control of their funding, filmmakers put aside competition and unite to defend their art, taking to the streets of Tbilisi. As tensions rise, their fight broadens to resist a Russian-style foreign agents law, which labels them as foreign agents for accepting international funding. Despite protests, the law is enacted, leaving the community vulnerable ahead of a disputed election. Through raw footage and personal stories, WAVE reveals the power of art in the face of censorship and the resilience of those who refuse to be silenced.
Project: Feature Length Documentary Film
Project Status: Production
Expected Release Date: 2025
Producer: Mariam Chachia
Director: Mariam Chachia
02
Adam's Tooth
In a field next to the small Georgian village of Orozmani, on a misty day, two archaeologists and a stray dog stage a protest. The quiet spot quickly transforms into a gathering place for villagers, activists, journalists, and friends. After years of struggle, this is their last chance to “release” a 1.8-million-year-old tooth from the “custody” of the Georgian Ministry of Culture while also saving the skeleton of a prehistoric wolf. As day turns to night, under the full moon, the two friends discuss what it means to be human, while the stray dog keeps watch over the ancient wolf.
Project: Medium Length Documentary Film
Project Status: Post Production
Expected Release Date: 2025
Producer: Mariam Chachia, Tekla Machavariani
Director: Nik Voigt, Mariam Chachia
DoP: Nik Voigt
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Nana's Wings
In this documentary, director Maradia Tsaava tells the story of her grandmother, Nana, a theatre director who fought against darkness with her art. By reviving an abandoned theatre in post-war Georgia, Nana changed the lives of many, bringing hope to a desolate place and illuminating the power of creativity in challenging circumstances.
Project: Feature Length Documentary Film
Project Status: In development
Expected Release Date: 2026
Producer: Mariam Chachia
Director: Maradia Tsaava