HOLY ELECTRICITY

It begins with death. After Gonga's father passes, cousin Bart takes the young man under his wing. Together, they trawl the junkyard and surrounding neighbourhood – constantly in search of hidden treasure that they can resell at a profit. A crate full of rusty crosses inspires a new business idea. Soon though, their wanderings through the streets of Tiflis no longer revolve exclusively around money, as love and friendship enter the picture. Tato Kotetishvili's debut outing is a fascinating portrait of society that impressively showcases the director's extraordinary powers of observation. Shot in 4:3 format, largely from a half-distance, HOLY ELECTRICITY offers a rarely seen perspective that captures everyday life in Georgia's capital city in a special manner. The film's great musicality manages to turn up the charm even further, as the subtly beautiful soundtrack seamlessly expands to embrace the haunting musical performances the characters deliver in front of the camera.