Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry

Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry (2023) from Georgia, the story of Etero, a middle-aged shopkeeper living in a small village. After a near-death experience while picking blackberries, she finds herself starting an uncharacteristic impulsive affair with the married delivery man. She had never wanted a husband, cherishing her freedom, but now finds herself faced with the decision to either pursue a relationship or protect her long-held independence. Director Elene Naveriani’s film has become a firm favourite at European film festivals, creating a refreshing portrait of a woman who doesn’t want or need to conform.

‘A marvellously tender story of loneliness and love…a gentle, sensual gem of a film’ Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian.

A: Great film – a Georgian world so well depicted – Last Tango in Tbilisi! (A) Touching, tender and real; beautifully acted by the strong, spinster store-holder.(A) Great film. (A) Amazing acting. (A)

B: Brilliantly acted, moving. (B) Beautifully told, very moving, story of love. (B) Days in a Georgian village with an unexpected twist. (B) Beautifully shot. The ending was vey unexpected! (B)
Managed to be fun as well as a really ‘personal’ film. Really enjoyed the sound throughout. (B)
Very enjoyable! (B) Very strong. Georgia on my mind. (B)
A bit slow- which reflected their village life. The main character grew on me. I think she keeps the baby! (B)

C: Strong central performance. Otherwise a bit weak. An enjoyable tale nonetheless. (C)
Honest, sensitive, a little bleak. Shan’t be going to Georgia anytime soon….. (C)
Rather sad (C) Superb lead actor but a little patchy. (C) Subtle and touching (C )

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