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Raving Riot

2019 · 61 min

A raw, immersive look at youthful defiance clashing with tradition, capturing the energy and unease of a generation demanding change.

Overview
In a post-soviet republic of Georgia, in South Caucasus where religious and folk traditions are still the main authority, new generation of pro-western youth tries to build their own future. The protest of 10 000 young Tbilisi citizens turns into 2 day massive rave at the Parliament of Georgia.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • rebellion
  • identity
  • freedom
  • politics
  • coming-of-age
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour2
Realism9
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
documentary
Directed by
Stepan Polivanov
Music
Anushka Chkheidze
Cinematography
Stepan Polivanov, Alexey Elagin
Runtime
61 min
Country
Georgia, Russia
Languages
English, Georgian

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