“From Life to Life” has been named the winner of the Best European Film Award at the Chandler International Film Festival.
Directed by Beka Sikharulidze and starring Givi Sikharulidze, Beka Sikharulidze, Nino Kuratashvili, Ia Shugliashvili and Roman Gventsadze (and with a 30-second scene featuring Georgia Today’s own editor-in-chief Katie Ruth Davies!), “From Life To Life” received three nominations at the eighth annual festival on January 19-28, in Chandler, Arizona (Best European Film, Best International Feature, Best Actor), before being named the Best European Film 2024.
The story is set in 1990s Georgia, after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Luka is a surgical doctor, who saves lives, but struggles to adapt to the ruthless and corrupt new system and by all available means tries to stay loyal to his profession. However, eventually he has to make a choice between his family and the lives of others, which leads to irreversible consequences.
The Chandler International Film Festival (CIFF) began in 2016 with a simple idea to share international films in a local setting. CIFF is proudly located in Chandler, Arizona and is one of the fastest-growing film festivals in Arizona. The festival is dedicated to uniting the community through the film–whether you’re a filmmaker or a casual viewer there is something for everyone.
CIFF 2024 showcased over 120 films submitted from all over the world, spanning six continents and 35 countries.
