City of the Sun

About This Movie

City of the Sun is this haunting documentary that takes you deep into the heart of Chiatura, Georgia, a place where the echoes of its mining past linger like ghosts. The visuals are stark, almost dystopian, with crumbling concrete structures that tell stories of a once-thriving community now in decay. Mzis qalaqi's lens captures the raw existence of the few who remain, like Zurab, a music teacher repurposing the remnants of this industrial wasteland. There’s a strange beauty in the desolation, with a slow, almost meditative pace that allows you to absorb the atmosphere. The film’s exploration of loss and resilience feels deeply personal, and the practical effects of the environment create a palpable sense of place that’s hard to shake off.

Atmospheric visuals of decayFocus on a community's resilienceUnique portrayal of industrial history