Georgia has selected Rusudan Glurjidzes dramaThe Antiqueas its submission to the international feature film category for the 97thOscars.
The drama takes inspiration from the real-life illegal expulsion of thousands of Georgian nationals fromRussiain 2006.
The latter film premiered in Competition at Venicewinningthe Special Jury Prize, and now heads to San Sebastian.
‘The Antique’Venice Film Festival
In a close ballot,The Antiquereceived five votes, whileAprilgarnered four.
None of the other films submitted for consideration received votes.
