Goodfellas is handling international sales.
The inquiry brings Ninas moral compass and professionalism under scrutiny amid rumors that she also performs illegal abortions.
Aprilgrew out of the development and pre-production process forBeginning, explains Kulumbegashvili.
AprilArseni Khachaturan courtesy of Memo Films
I was going from one village to another scouting for children.
I really wanted them to be from these villages, rather than professional child actors, she recounts.
In the process of the open casting, Kulumbegashvili also came into contact with the childrens mothers.
I grew up there but had been away for a long time.
The character of Nina gradually started to take shape in Kulumbegashvils mind as she travelled from village to village.
She dedicated her entire life to working with these children and with their parents.
I really wanted her to be there as much as possible with me.
you oughta go through the process.
They have so much empathy.
Theyre so dedicated to their profession.
The film has come to fruition just months afterGeorgias Ministry of Health introduced new restrictions to accessing abortions.
There will be a public debate…
There will be a huge critical response from the government.
Its totally fine with me.
I understand that things might happen.
Its going to be a huge debate.
One key concern is protecting the medical staff who contributed to her research for the film.
Watch a first clip of the film.
