Panopticon

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Panopticon (Georgian: პანოპტიკონი, romanized: p'anop't'ik'oni) is a 2024 Georgian language drama film written and directed by George Sikharulidze in his feature debut. The film reflects on the uncertain direction of post-Soviet Georgian society, touching upon themes of sexuality, grief, unfulfilled potential, as well as the clash between religious conservatism and nationalism with the realities of the modern world. The film had its premiere at the 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it was nominated for Crystal Globe. It was selected as the Georgian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.