As the only road leading to the Caucasus mountain region of Tusheti, Georgia, closes for 7 months of winter, a handful of holdouts remain. Experiencing time outside the flow of state regulation and consumer exchange, this smattering of people forms a tight, interdependent group – navigating economic hardship, intergenerational friction, and uncertainty over their community’s future.
Language: Georgian
Subtitles: Italian
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Placekeepers is part of this program:
Director
Robert Hope
Robert Hope, a documentary director and producer, divides his time between the Republic of Georgia and San Francisco. His work focuses on community, loss, and the concept of home. He holds an M.F.A in film production from The University of Texas at Austin.
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