‘Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry’ | Elene Navierani

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Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Title ‘Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry’ Sells to Multiple Territories

International sales house Totem Films has closed distribution deals in multiple territories for “Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry,” which had its world premiere in Directors’ Fortnight in Cannes. The company also closed a deal for France for another Directors’ Fortnight film, “A Song Sung Blue.”

“Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry” was sold to France (Capricci), U.K. (New Wave), Benelux (Vedette), Sweden (Folkets Bio), Greece (Ama Films), Czech Republic (Artcam), and Germany (Eksystent). More deals are in negotiation. The distributor in Switzerland is Frenetic.

The film, directed by Elene Navierani, centers on Etero, a 48-year-old woman living in a small village in Georgia. Etero never wanted a husband and cherishes her freedom as much as her cakes. But her choice to live alone is the cause of much gossip among her fellow villagers.

Unexpectedly, she finds herself passionately falling for a man, and is suddenly faced with the decision to pursue a relationship or continue a life of independence. She must grapple with her feelings and decide how to find her own path to happiness.

The film was produced by Thomas Reichlin, Ketie Danelia and Bettina Brokemper for Alva Film in Switzerland and Takes Film in Georgia.

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Watched this last night. It's on Curzon Home streaming.

Absolutely beautiful film with an outstanding central performance by Eka Chavleishvili, as Eto, a 48 year old sheltered, single woman who lives a simple life.

8.5/10