AND THEN WE DANCED

Synopsis

The young dancer Merab tries with tireless workout to become successful in the ensemble. His dream is to be a part of the main ensemble and he does his utmost to reach his goal.
The arrival of the new dancer Irakli threatens everything. Irakli dances effortlessly with unwavering confidence. He quickly rises within the ranks and becomes a top contender for the spot in the main ensemble. In Merab’s desperate struggle of achieving greatness, he must now overcome his ultimate obstacle.

Biography

Levan Akin is a Swedish-born filmmaker of Georgian descent and his work often plays on class and gender. He most recently directed AND THEN WE DANCED which premiered in Cannes at the Director’s Fortnight section in 2019. His other works include THE CIRCLE, based on the best-selling YA book. He has also directed the feature film CERTAIN PEOPLE which received its international premiere at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival to rave reviews. He has also directed several TV series for SVT Drama, most notably REAL HUMANS (re-made in the US/UK as HUMANS for AMC). Currently, Levan is writing and directing a new TV series for SVT titled DOUGH, set to premiere in the spring of 2021.

Filmography:
2019 - AND THEN WE DANCED
2015 - THE CIRCLE
2011 - CERTAIN PEOPLE