Protests and police violence in Georgia | 2025

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For months, tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Georgia, accusing the government of manipulating the 2024 parliamentary elections and steering the country increasingly closer to Russia. Authorities and the ruling party have responded with a heavy crackdown on protesters. But the protests continue. At the center of the story is human rights activist Ana Subeliani, who refuses to give up hope. Despite the growing danger on the streets, she continues to fight for freedom. The film follows Ana during the December 2024 demonstrations in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi.

PRODUCTION

Title
Protests and police violence in Georgia – a country in a state of emergency

Producer
objektiv media (commissioned by SWR for funk), 2025

Lenght
8 minutes

Languages
German voice over; Georgian and English with German subtitles

CREDITS

Author
Feline Gerhardt

Co-Author
Magnus Lorenz

Editing
Justus Hamberger

Camera
Jacob Bregvadze, Levan Gunia, Samuel Häde, Levan Kandashvili