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Brighton 4th

Directed by Levan Koguashvili

Release: 2022
Runtime: 95
Language: Georgian, English, Russian
Director: Levan Koguashvili
Cinematographer: Phedon Papamichael

In this portrait of parental sacrifice and the love of a father for his son, former wrestler Kakhi (played by real-life Olympic champion Levan Tediashvili) embarks on a journey from his home in the Republic of Georgia to visit his son Soso (Giorgi Tabidze) in the Russian-speaking neighborhood of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. There he finds him living in a shabby boarding house populated by a colorful group of fellow Georgian immigrants. Soso is not studying medicine, as Kakhi believed, but is working for a moving company and has accrued a $14,000 gambling debt to a local Russian mob boss. Kakhi sets his mind to helping his hapless son out of his debt, leading to situations as often comic as they are dire. Lensed by Oscar®-nominated cinematographer Phedon Papamichael (The Trial of the Chicago 7, Nebraska), Levan Koguashvili Brighton 4th won three major awards at the Tribeca Film Festival – Best International Film, Best Actor, and Best Screenplay – and is Georgia’s official submission to the 94th Academy Awards®.

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“Delightful… rewarding. A gorgeously cinematic familial tragicomedy that constantly and movingly challenges expectations."

– Michael Rechtshaffen, Los Angeles Times

“A gentle, naturalistic story of parental devotion and sacrifice… balances rueful humor with genuine sweetness.”

– Alissa Simon, Variety

“Touchingly absurd and absurdly touching… A slow-burn family drama infused with welcome doses of deadpan dark humor.”

– Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter

“Has a cumulative impact that is unmistakable. Sneaks up on you stealthily before flooring you with an emotional sucker punch.”

– Matt Fagerholm, RogerEbert.com

“A near-perfect, semi-comic portrait of the low-rent Georgian enclave in Brighton Beach."

– Michael Atkinson, The Village Voice

“A touching and surprising exploration of masculinity that features a stunning central performance from former Olympic wrestling champion Levan Tediashvili.”

– Kaleem Aftab, Cineuropa

“Equally warm and melancholic with a rich vein of tragicomedy.”

– Rory O’Connor, The Film Stage

"Koguashvili deftly blends tones in his vividly realised snapshots of Georgian manhood."

– Wendy Ide, Screen Daily

"A compelling portrait of the Eastern European community that exists in Brighton, [featuring] a great performance by Tediashvili, in his first film role."

– Christian Gallichio, The Playlist

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Levan Tediashvili (Kakhi) and Giorgi Tabidze (Soso) shopping on the boardwalk of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, in Brighton 4th, directed by Levan Koguashvili. Image courtesy of Kino Lorber
Levan Tediashvili (Kakhi) and Giorgi Tabidze (Soso) in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, in Brighton 4th, directed by Levan Koguashvili. Image courtesy of Kino Lorber.
Levan Tediashvili (Kakhi) in Brighton 4th, directed by Levan Koguashvili. Image courtesy of Kino Lorber.
Nadezhda Mikhalkova (Lena) and Giorgi Tabidze (Soso) on the beach in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, in Brighton 4th, directed by Levan Koguashvili. Image courtesy of Lorber.

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Technical Info

  • Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
  • Color: Color

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Venue City Date
a/perture cinema Winston Salem 1643950800February 4 - March 4, 2022
Bozeman Film Society Bozeman 1645765200February 25 - May 14, 2022
Cinema Art Bethesda Bethesda 1647061200March 12 - March 27, 2022
Cinema Arts Centre Huntington 1646370000March 4 - April 1, 2022
Dairy Arts Center Boulder 1646197200March 2 - March 7, 2022
Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit 1644555600February 11 - February 17, 2022
Gateway Film Center Columbus 1645160400February 18 - March 18, 2022
Jacob Burns Film Center Pleasantville 1643950800February 4 - March 4, 2022
Laemmle Theatres Los Angeles 1644555600February 11 - March 11, 2022
Lake Worth Playhouse Lake Worth 1644555600February 11 - February 25, 2022
Living Room Boca Boca Raton 1646370000March 4 - March 25, 2022
Martha's Vineyard Film Society Vineyard Haven 1648785600April 1 - April 30, 2022
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona 1644555600February 11 - February 25, 2022
MSP Film Society Minneapolis 1645765200February 25 - March 25, 2022
Northwest Film Forum Seattle 1648958400April 3 - April 7, 2022
Palm Springs Cultural Center Palm Springs 1645765200February 25 - May 7, 2022
Pickford Film Center Bellingham 1646974800March 11 - March 27, 2022
Story Screen Beacon 1644555600February 11 - March 11, 2022
The Clairidge Montclair 1644555600February 11 - March 11, 2022
Time & Space Limited Hudson 1644642000February 12 - February 17, 2022
VIFF Centre Vancouver 1648785600April 1 - April 9, 2022
Village East Cinema New York 1643346000January 28 - February 25, 2022