Brighton 4th
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Synopsis
In this portrait of parental sacrifice and the love of a father for his son, former wrestler Kakhi (played by real-life Olympic champion Levan Tediashvili) embarks on a journey from his home in the Republic of Georgia to visit his son Soso (Giorgi Tabidze) in the Russian-speaking neighborhood of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. There he finds him living in a shabby boarding house populated by a colorful group of fellow Georgian immigrants. Soso is not studying medicine, as Kakhi believed, but is working for a moving company and has accrued a $14,000 gambling debt to a local Russian mob boss. Kakhi sets his mind to helping his hapless son out of his debt, leading to situations as often comic as they are dire. Lensed by Oscar-nominated cinematographer Phedon Papamichael, Levan Koguashvili Brighton 4th won three major awards at the Tribeca Film Festival - Best International Film, Best Actor, and Best Screenplay - and is Georgia's official submission to the 94th Academy Awards.
Cast
- Levan Tedaishvili
- Giorgi Tabidze
- Nadezhda Mikhalkova
- Kakhi Kavsadze
- Laura Rekhviashvili
- Tsutsa Kapanadze
- Irakli Kavsadze
- Tolepbergen Baisakalov
- Temur Gvalia
- Irma Gachechiladze
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Metacritic
Jan 28, 2022
Georgian filmmaker Levan Koguashvili’s Tribeca prize-winner, “Brighton 4th,” is a tragicomedy that sneaks up on you stealthily before flooring you with an emotional sucker punch in the final reel.
Matt Fagerholm
RogerEbert.com
Jun 29, 2021
The tender screenplay by Boris Frumin captures characters living in the new world in much the same fashion as they did in the old. It also offers a touching showcase for Levan Tediashvili, a non-professional actor and real-life wrestler.
Alissa Simon
Variety
Jun 19, 2021
The story, centering around family, culture, and identity, comes from a unique perspective. Some sub-plots go unaddressed, yet Tedaishivili’s excellent performance always brings you back with the worn gaze of a battle-weary wrestler.
Josiah Teal
Film Threat
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