# And Then We Danced (2019)

> A gifted Georgian dancer risks his career, family ties, and social belonging when forbidden desire awakens his need for freedom.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/418409

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Levan Akin
- Cast: Levan Gelbakhiani, Bachi Valishvili, Ana Javakishvili, Giorgi Tsereteli, Tamar Bukhnikashvili, Kakha Gogidze, Nino Gabisonia, Aleko Begalishvili
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8963708/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tender, sensual, tense, arthouse film night, lgbtq+ cinema night

## Synopsis

A passionate exploration of love and identity unfolds in a conservative society, where dance becomes a means of liberation.

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