WAC organized the first screening of a new short film "Asys" ("Lamb") in Abkhazia based on the story of the same name by the people's writer of Abkhazia Alexey Gogua.
The World Abaza Congress organized the first screening in Abkhazia of a new short film "Asys" ("Lamb") and a press conference where the director and the film crew told about it. The event was held in the Sukhum office of the WAC.
"Asys" is a film adaptation of the story of the same name by the writer Alexey Gogua. This is the thesis of a graduate of the directing department of the S.A. Gerasimov All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) Amina Kvarchia. Members of the examination committee at VGIK highly appreciated the work of the young director and gave her an "excellent" mark.
The first audience of the film in Sukhum were the guests of the press center of the WAC, including the Minister of Culture of Abkhazia Daur Kove, director Vyacheslav Ablotia, daughter and granddaughter of Alexey Gogua - Amina Gogua and Lana Bazba, relatives and friends of Amina Kvarchia, as well as film actors.
One of the first to voice his opinion after the show was a professional - a well-known Abkhazian director, head of the film studio "Abkhazfilm" Vyacheslav Ablotia.
“I think that Amina is very talented. Even the fact that she chose such a difficult philosophical topic suggests that she will be a good filmmaker. I am glad that she joined our club of cinema lovers. I congratulate her and wish her to get a chance to develop her talent. Young people need state support for self-realization and good working conditions,” Ablotia concluded.
The daughter of Alexey Gogua, Amina Gogua, conveyed words of gratitude to the director from her father.
“The author liked the film. He liked that Amina Kvarchia was able to say briefly about a lot. Aleksey Nochevich loved and loves cinema, and still watches movies. And [he] warmly accepted the fact that his work had a film adaptation,” the writer’s daughter shared. “I also want to thank the World Abaza Congress, which organized the screening of the film.”
Before the screening in Abkhazia, the film "The Lamb" had already been seen by viewers in other countries: the film participated in 12 festivals in France, Italy, Russia, Korea, the USA, and Japan. It won in various categories - "Best student film", "Best student director", "Best short film", "Best cinematography".
In this regard, the Minister of Culture Daur Kove shared that he was struck by the "courage" of director Amina Kvarchia, because she undertook to film the work of the Abkhazian writer "in order to convey the philosophy of the people to a foreign audience."
“After watching the film, say, a Japanese will understand the Abkhazian philosophy. I myself watched the film, trying to abstract myself, like a foreigner who does not know the works of Alexey Gogua. It shows not just beautiful nature, a house or a lamb in the frame, but the transfer of the philosophy of the people. It seemed to me that you were able to do it,” he addressed Amina Kvarchia. “I think there is still a lot of work ahead. I wish you great success! I am sure that with the support of all - young and experienced - directors, we will let cinema in Abkhazia live."
Among the viewers was a politician and public figure, the ex-head of the Gagra district Astamur Ketsba. It was in his father's house, in the village of Dzhgerda, Ochamchira district, that the filming took place: the house was chosen by the director after a long search for suitable locations for filming.
“The film was shot in a house where our classics, outstanding figures of culture and art, and writers have always been honored. Aleksey Nochevich Gogua was my parents' favorite writer. I am deeply convinced that my heirs will be proud and say in the future that the outstanding director Amina Kvarchia began her career in our house,” Astamur Ketsba speculated with confidence, praising the determination of the VGIK graduate and wishing her success.
Amina Kvarchia, in turn, told how the selection of actors took place, the choice of locations for filming and why she decided to film this particular story of the living classic of Abkhazian literature.
“The film is a story of growing up, a story about a boy who suddenly becomes an adult, it is also a story about the insecurity of tomorrow, about the fragility of the world. Today it is relevant. That’s why it was interesting for me to embody the story in the film. For me it was a bold step to take such a work, and even to embody it in a short film. However, my desire was stronger than my fears. I received permission from the author for the film adaptation in advance,” Amina Kvarchia specified.
The film has already been translated into six languages by the WAC information portal, subtitles have been added. This will increase the audience of "The Lamb" viewers several times. The film is available on the website of the Congress and anyone can watch it.
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