Imago

Winner of Best Documentary at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival. Director Déni Pitsaev inherits a piece of land in Georgia triggering a search for himself, his family and his roots. Many Chechens live in the area Pitsaevs inherited land in, including his mother’s family, who also once fled the war. His mother hopes he will build a house there, however Déni, who grew up in France has doubts. Once there, he is immediately accepted into the community. His immediate family also comes to visit with everyone wondering when is Déni finally going to get married? The trip is beautifully envisioned and subtly told with silences often saying more than words whilst also touching on…