Close Up: The Podcast

Episode 4:Creative Women's Resistance from South Caucasus


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In this intimate and powerful conversation, three remarkable Close Up alumni share their compelling experiences of creative resistance and the ongoing struggle to carve out space for their voices. Featured are Ana Barjadze, director of Bitter Sugar from the 2022-2023 Close Up Cohort, alongside Lala Aliyeva, director of Strange Sea, and Anahit Ghazaryan, director of I Fell in Love with a Dead Woman, both from the 2023-2024 Close Up Cohort.


In this episode, we explore the social, political, and personal challenges faced by women documentary filmmakers in their storytelling journeys. These talented artists share their distinctive cultural references and influences from the South Caucasus, offering unique perspectives rooted in their heritage  while navigating the broader complexities of working in the film industry.

We hope this episode will inspire and resonate with all who listen and spark meaningful reflection.

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