Imago

Searching for roots in Georgia

Filmmaker Déni Oumar Pitsaev inherits a piece of land in Georgia from his mother. That heirloom makes him think: what does home mean to him? He travels to Georgia to see the place with his own eyes. There, he meets a close-knit Chechen community, consisting of people who, just like his mother, once fled the war.

Warmth and inevitable questions

The community embraces Déni immediately. They show him what a life in that place could look like. But there is also a question simmering that everyone seems to want to ask him: when is Déni finally going to get married? That tension between connection and personal freedom gives the documentary Imago a relatable, human layer.

Winner at the Cannes Film Festival

Imago won the award for Best Documentary at the Cannes Film Festival. The film explores themes such as identity, belonging, and the bonds that connect families across generations. Are you interested in this documentary? Use the link on this page for tickets via De Balie in Amsterdam.