Georgian Film A Room of My Own Explores Betrayal and Healing in Tbilisi
A new Georgian film, A Room of My Own, offers a raw look at female friendship and self-discovery in Tbilisi. Directed by Ioseb 'Soso' Bliadze, the story follows Tina as she navigates love, loss, and betrayal during a pandemic lockdown. The film is now showing at Cavea cinemas. Tina, recently divorced and trying to rebuild her life, moves into a rented flat shared by Megi. The two women clash at first, their personalities starkly different—Tina is reserved and shy, while Megi exudes a bold, carefree energy. Their relationship begins to shift after Tina's boyfriend, Beka, ends things under pressure from his disapproving mother.
After the breakup, Tina returns to the apartment and slowly opens up to Megi. Their bond deepens, but one night, Megi sexually assaults Tina while she is nearly unconscious from heavy drinking. The violation fractures their fragile connection, adding another layer of pain to Tina's struggles. The film unfolds against the backdrop of Tbilisi's COVID-19 lockdown. Tina's grief intensifies when her mother dies from the virus, and she is barred from attending the funeral. Director Bliadze, known for his intimate storytelling, frames these events as part of a broader exploration of women breaking free from patriarchal constraints. His work on *A Room of My Own* follows his earlier acclaim, including an **Award for Outstanding Craft** at the **Belfast Film Festival**.
A Room of My Own presents a complex portrait of desire, trauma, and resilience. The film's release at Cavea gives audiences a chance to see Bliadze's unflinching take on modern womanhood in Georgia. No further festival screenings or awards for this project have been confirmed to date.
