მიუხედავად იმისა, რომ კრიტიკოსებმა Desire (2011) მიიღეს არაერთგვაროვნად – Rotten Tomatoes-ზე მისი რეიტინგი იყო 45% – ქართველმა მაყურებელმა იგი სხვაგვარად შეაფასა.
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Introduction: The Renaissance of Georgian Cinema In the early 2010s, Georgian cinema was undergoing a profound renaissance, often referred to as the "New Wave." This period was characterized by films that blended gritty realism with poetic lyricism, exploring the internal struggles of a post-Soviet society in transition. Standing at the forefront of this movement was Revaz Gigineishvili’s 2011 feature, Desire (Qartulad: სურვილი / Survili). Upon its release, the film became a sensation, not only for its bold subject matter but for introducing a new visual language to Georgian storytelling. It is a film about the hunger for life, the pain of unrequited love, and the tragic beauty of youth. Desire 2011 Qartulad
The Narrative Arc: A Modern Tragedy At its core, Desire is a coming-of-age story, but it subverts the typical tropes of the genre. The film follows a group of young men and women navigating the sweltering, dusty streets of Tbilisi. The protagonist, Gela, serves as our entry point into this world. He is not a hero in the classical sense; he is a dreamer, sensitive and raw.
The plot revolves around the interwoven lives of three main characters: Gela, his friend, and the object of their affection, a young woman who becomes the vessel for their "desires." The narrative is less about plot twists and more about the slow, inevitable collision of these characters’ dreams with the harsh reality of their environment. Gela falls deeply in love, but his affection is met with indifference, leading him down a path of emotional devastation. The film’s climax is shocking and violent, a sudden rupture that shatters the idyllic, albeit poverty-stricken, existence of the characters. It serves as a commentary on how quickly innocence is lost in a society where survival often trumps sentiment.
Visual Aesthetics: The Heat of the City One cannot discuss Desire without acknowledging the cinematography, which is arguably the film's strongest asset. The visual language of the film is designed to evoke the sensation of a fever dream. Gigineishvili and his cinematographer utilize a color palette dominated by washed-out blues, greens, and piercing sunlight. When Desire arrived in Georgia (officially in 2012),
There is a recurring motif of flowers—specifically the "Desire" flower—which serves as a central metaphor. In the film, characters speak of a flower that blooms only once, representing a fleeting moment of perfect happiness. Visually, this translates to scenes of stunning beauty: close-ups of petals, dust motes dancing in shafts of light, and the languid movement of the camera during moments of intimacy. This beauty stands in stark contrast to the crumbling infrastructure of Tbilisi, highlighting the disparity between the characters' inner richness and their outer poverty.
Themes: The Fluidity of Love and Identity The title Desire is deceptively simple. In the context of the film, "desire" is not merely sexual; it is an existential yearning. The film gained significant attention for its frank and compassionate portrayal of LGBT themes—a rarity in Georgian cinema at the time due to societal conservatism. However, Gigineishvili treats these themes with a universality that transcends labels. The attraction between characters is presented as a natural, overwhelming force.
The film explores the concept of the "gaze"—how we look at one another and how we wish to be seen. Gela’s desire is to be seen as worthy of love local critics were divided. Lasha Gabunia
Here’s a write-up on Desire 2011 Qartulad — a Georgian-language erotic drama film.
When Desire arrived in Georgia (officially in 2012), local critics were divided. Lasha Gabunia, a film critic for Liberali magazine, wrote: "Desire in Georgian is a different beast. The language’s ancient suffixes and honorifics add a layer of tragedy to the illicit meetings. You feel the sin more acutely."
Conversely, some purists argued that dubbing diluted the Argentinian noir aesthetic. Nevertheless, audience scores on Kinopoisk.ge and IMDb (filtered by Georgian user ratings) average 7.8/10, with many comments saying: "ნახეთ მხოლოდ ქართულად" (Watch it only in Georgian).