BIFF HUB: Parrhesia: The Art of Resistance & Georgian Creative Movements // BIFF 2026
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What does it mean to stand up for artistic freedom in the face of political repression?
Georgian filmmakers and a representative of Tbilisi’s legendary underground techno club Bassiani come together to discuss resistance through art, film and rave culture. As Georgia’s independent cultural scene faces growing political pressure, filmmakers are boycotting state institutions, while creative communities continue to fight for freedom of expression and safe spaces. From film sets to dancefloors, this conversation explores how art and collective action can become powerful forms of solidarity and resistance, and what Georgian and Hungarian independent artists can learn from each other.
The discussion will be followed by the screening of Tiku Kobiashvili’s Inner Blooming Springs (Berlinale 2025, 43 min, Georgian with English subtitles).
▶︎ Attendance at the event is free of charge, but registration is required. Registration: https://jegy.biff.hu/parrhesia-the-art-of-resistance-and-georgian-creative-movements-1443
GUESTS:
• Tiku Kobiashvili // director, Inner Blooming Springs
• Giorgi Kikonishvili // spokesperson and co-founder of queer parties at Bassiani
• Taki Mumladze // actor and scriptwriter
MODERATOR:
⚬ Emma Strauss // journalist, documentary filmmaker
LANGUAGE:
English
VENUE:
Nyolcésfél, 7th floor, big hall
The program is made possible with the support of the NFI and in collaboration with the Fast Forward Program.
Georgian filmmakers and a representative of Tbilisi’s legendary underground techno club Bassiani come together to discuss resistance through art, film and rave culture. As Georgia’s independent cultural scene faces growing political pressure, filmmakers are boycotting state institutions, while creative communities continue to fight for freedom of expression and safe spaces. From film sets to dancefloors, this conversation explores how art and collective action can become powerful forms of solidarity and resistance, and what Georgian and Hungarian independent artists can learn from each other.
The discussion will be followed by the screening of Tiku Kobiashvili’s Inner Blooming Springs (Berlinale 2025, 43 min, Georgian with English subtitles).
▶︎ Attendance at the event is free of charge, but registration is required. Registration: https://jegy.biff.hu/parrhesia-the-art-of-resistance-and-georgian-creative-movements-1443
GUESTS:
• Tiku Kobiashvili // director, Inner Blooming Springs
• Giorgi Kikonishvili // spokesperson and co-founder of queer parties at Bassiani
• Taki Mumladze // actor and scriptwriter
MODERATOR:
⚬ Emma Strauss // journalist, documentary filmmaker
LANGUAGE:
English
VENUE:
Nyolcésfél, 7th floor, big hall
The program is made possible with the support of the NFI and in collaboration with the Fast Forward Program.
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Where is it happening?
Nyolcésfél, Német utca 16, Budapest 1084, Magyarország, Budapest, Hungary
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