Mariam Khatchvani

Mariam Khatchvani, a poignant storyteller from the mountains of Georgia. Born in 1981 in Ushguli, Georgia, Khatchvani has been active in the film industry since 2006, primarily focusing on drama genre. Her most notable work includes "Dede," a film that won her an award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, and is celebrated for its moving narrative and stunning visualization of Svanetian culture. Khatchvani's authorial style is known for its deep character studies and the evocative use of her native landscape. From the heart, Mariam Khatchvani is a director who brings a raw, unflinching honesty to her work, capturing the complexities of human emotion against the backdrop of her homeland's breathtaking beauty.