Zaza Urushadze

Zaza Urushadze is a Georgian film director whose work explores complex human emotions and the intricacies of family and societal relationships. He gained international recognition for his film Tangerines (2013), which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The film, set during the 1990s War in Abkhazia, follows two elderly men, one a Georgian and the other an Estonian, who are caught between two warring factions. Tangerines is celebrated for its powerful anti-war message, emphasizing the human cost of conflict while exploring themes of friendship, reconciliation, and the personal cost of political struggles. Urushadze’s work is noted for its restrained yet deeply emotional storytelling, focusing on character-driven narratives that offer profound reflections on war and peace.