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April: A Powerful Tale of Resilience and Rejection

3/27/2025

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Story summary

Dea Kulumbegashvili's gripping film "April," debuting on April 25, tells the harrowing story of obstetrician Nina, who faces accusations of malpractice after a tragic death while clandestinely performing illegal abortions in her Georgian village. This award-winning film, honored with the Special Jury Prize at Venice, powerfully delves into resilience and the harsh realities of societal rejection.

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Story summary

Dea Kulumbegashvili's gripping film "April," debuting on April 25, tells the harrowing story of obstetrician Nina, who faces accusations of malpractice after a tragic death while clandestinely performing illegal abortions in her Georgian village. This award-winning film, honored with the Special Jury Prize at Venice, powerfully delves into resilience and the harsh realities of societal rejection.