Elene Naveriani

Elene Naveriani, a Georgian director based in Switzerland, creates films that explore hidden lives and give voice to marginalized communities, particularly contributing to queer cinema. Their debut feature, I Am Truly a Drop of Sun on Earth, premiered at Rotterdam and received multiple awards for its bold storytelling. Works like Red Ants Bite and Lantsky Papa’s Stolen Ox earned further acclaim, while their second feature, Wet Sand, premiered in Locarno and won Best Actor for its sensitive portrayal of love and loss. Most recently, Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry premiered at 2023 Director's Fortnight, winning several awards, including the Swiss Cinema Prize. Elene is currently working on The Trial of Lilia Peradze and was recently awarded the Golden Queer Apple in recognition of their work in queer cinema.

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