Irakli's Lantern

Film Synopsis

In the Caucasus mountains of Georgia, 78-year-old Irakli Khvedaguridze has spent the past 25 winters living alone as the last inhabitant of Europe’s highest village.

Showings

Fri, Oct 15 Friday, Oct 15

Ancestors

Masonic Building – Red Room

Sun, Oct 17 Sunday, Oct 17

Ancestors

Masonic Building – Red Room

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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