Dry Leaf: A Football Odyssey Through Georgian Cinema
Alexandre Koberidze, a leading figure of the Georgian New Wave, has released a new essay film titled "Dry Leaf." The film follows a man traveling through stadiums in search of his daughter, using the unpredictable trajectory of a football as a metaphor for cinematic wandering. Koberidze's work continues to explore themes of chance and movement, blending documentary and fiction. The film premiered at a major festival and has been praised for its lyrical style.
Key facts
- Alexandre Koberidze is a key figure of the Georgian New Wave.
- The film is titled "Dry Leaf" (French: "Dry Leaf").
- It is an essay film.
- The protagonist is a man searching for his daughter across stadiums.
- The film uses football as a metaphor for unpredictability.
- The film was released in 2026.
- The source is Le Monde.
- The film explores themes of wandering and cinema.
Entities
Artists
- Alexandre Koberidze
Institutions
- Le Monde
Locations
- Georgia