Shindisi

My ancestors were Georgians. The war of 2008 remains one of significant events,from the last decades, for me, first for the fer about new lost of Georgia independence. So, Shindisi represents more than a good film. It is a testimony, definition, image of a world, remember of essential values , alive, today. A film about courage and solidarity, served by a beautiful cinematography. A real event, in a place from Georgia, in the frame of Russian agression. For an Eastern European, easy to understand it, nuances by nuances. Short, one of films based by profound honesty. For a part of public, maybe, propaganda. But it is a film about people, simple people, but not about politic and the words of the Russian officer about the care of his motherland to Georgia are enough for many of the people from East to define their cold, powerful realism. Short, a slice of war. Not about heroism but about simple people. Great for the status of pure testimony. And as cure to not ignore but, again and again, remind. The status of the priests/monks in the solve of Sindisi problem remains one of the proofs.

Hard reality...Russia destroys Georgian nation for two centuries to seize territory...which makes Europe more dependent on it

This amazing film is on par with "Apocalypse Now" and other exceptional pieces of world cinema. If you are trying to understand the psyche of Russian aggressors and to make sense of dynamics in the war in Ukraine then start with watching this. It will probably reveal to you more than best documentaries could do. But besides that this film is of incredible artistic quality that one can see and feel in every single shot. All characters with their personal stories are performed by brilliant actors; the cameraman managed to create unbelievable dynamics that does not let you look away for a second ; impressive sound scape - all ingredients are examples of highest level of mastery. And the film maker himself of course! He created a true masterpiece.

Russia is an occupant...He always oppresses little Georgia

Still full of emotions... Got 10 years back in time. Movie for those who still hasn't seen Russia's real face. Tragic story of Georgian heroes and the true nature of Georgian people in one movie. Thank you Dato Tsintsadze and the whole crew for this masterpiece. Thank you for remembering them.