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Documentary Imago shows that being 'different' is not valued in the Georgian region

Documentary Imago shows that being 'different' is not valued in the Georgian region

Filmmaker Déni Oumar Pitsaev explores his identity in the documentary Imago, which chronicles his attempt to build a treehouse in Georgia near his Chechen roots. The film questions his sense of belonging and highlights the difficulties of being viewed as different within the regional community.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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