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Director of Anti-Putin Drama 'The Antique' Sets English-Language Debut

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Georgian director Rusudan Glurjidze, known for her anti-Putin drama 'The Antique', is set to make her English-language debut with a film based on the Communist crackdown of Catholic monasteries in 1950s Czechoslovakia.
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  • Glurjidze's previous film 'The Antique' was nearly blocked from its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, showcasing her bold, politically-charged filmmaking.
  • Glurjidze's upcoming film 'Operation K.' will bring her unique vision and storytelling style to an English-language audience, highlighting a little-known historical event with global relevance.
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Rusudan Glurjidze, Venice Film Festival, The Antique, Operation K.
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