Glory to the Queen
By Tatia Skhirtladze, Anna Khazaradze
2020 | 83 min | Documentary
A film about victory and defeat, on the chessboard and in life, and a cinematographic reflection on the struggle for female self-determination.
Tatia Skhirtladze
DirectorTatia Skhirtladze is a Georgian director known for her work in documentary filmmaking. She gained recognition for her documentary "The Machine which Makes Everything Disappear" (2013), which won awards at various film festivals. Skhirtladze's films often explore social issues and human stories with sensitivity and depth. She continues to be an influential voice in the world of documentary filmmaking.
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