Chai Docs

Stories that speak, films that reflect.
Creative documentary platform from the South Caucasus, brought to you by Chai Khana Media.

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🎞️A well-known actor and TV host Kakha Kintsurashvili becomes one of the leading voices in Georgia’s growing resistance movement, stepping off the theater stage and into the streets alongside other young actors.

https://t.co/M6WpR945xp

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🎉We are happy that the film "Father, Developed", created as part of the Chai Khana Fellowship, will be featured in the Short Film Corner | Rendez-vous Industry in Cannes.

Stay tuned, as “Father, Developed” is set to premiere soon at Chai Docs!

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When Dato’s friend is arrested at a protest and sentenced to 10 days in prison, Dato goes to Zahesi detention center and begins a solo protest. Soon, his sister joins him. Their determination becomes powerful symbol of friendship.

Film by Mari Gulbiani

https://t.co/zx7uw8GJbQ

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To see the full longlist of selected films, please visit the link: https://t.co/3LVGf8gWnV

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🥳 The film "A Village Sacrificed for Manganese", produced by Chai Docs, has been longlisted for the @onewm in the Short Documentary category!

We want to congratulate our contributors @mari_nikuradze and Davit Tamazashvili on their incredible work.

#OWMAwards2025

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The One World Media Awards recognise the best media coverage from and about the global south. Stories that break through stereotypes, change the narrative, and connect people. The award ceremony will take place on 25th June 2025 at Everyman Broadgate Cinema, London, UK.

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Three years ago, millions of Ukrainians were forced to flee to Poland. Women, children, and the elderly waited for hours in lines stretching 500–600 meters, seeking safety.

A photo story from the Chai Khana archive captures the war’s first days.

https://t.co/CWAtcTkqoi

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🇺🇦 Слава Українi! — For three years, the world has echoed these words. The consequences of Russia's invasion have been brutal, yet, amid the devastation, Ukraine and its people have become symbols of resilience and bravery. https://t.co/oIPDfa6Cfj

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A village sacrificed for manganese 👇https://t.co/ze2Fzx00OD

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🎉 Chai Khana's "A Village Sacrificed for Manganese" has won the EU Prize for Journalism in "Best Feature Story in Broadcast or Online Media."

@mari_nikuradze and Davit Tamazashvili capture Shukruti, a Georgian village vanishing due to manganese mining.

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Georgia’s Parliamentary Elections: New electronic voting machines raise new concerns https://t.co/IeMxfYZvim

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🥳 Chai Khana's special project on Georgia's electronic voting is a finalist for the EU Prize for Journalism in the Most Innovative and Original Work category!

@Ellen_Kiddo and @likaantadze explore the election shaping Georgia’s future.

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A village sacrificed for manganese 👇https://t.co/ze2Fzx0yEb

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🎉 Chai Khana's "A Village Sacrificed for Manganese" is a finalist for the EU Prize for Journalism in "Best Feature Story in Broadcast or Online Media."

@mari_nikuradze and Davit Tamazashvili capture Shukruti, a Georgian village vanishing due to manganese mining.

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Freedom to Mzia Amaglobeli!

The Batumi City Court ordered Mzia Amaghlobeli, founder of the independent media outlets @Batumelebi_ge and @netgazeti, to be held in pretrial detention. If convicted, Mzia Amaglobeli faces a prison sentence of four to seven years.

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Chain of Unity for Georgia – On December 28, citizens once again demanded the release of protesters who had been detained and called for new parliamentary elections, viewing them as the only solution to the political crisis.

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28.12.2024

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❗️Media platform Chai Khana targeted by disinformation

On December 17, at a press conference, an "Imedi" journalist questioned Irakli Kobakhidze about Chai Khana's collaboration with the USAID program, amid false claims spread by pro-government media.

https://t.co/8DnlOz0RDr

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Mayor Kakha Kaladze could not light the Christmas tree due to ongoing protests. On the same day, the Georgian Dream party elected Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former footballer and member of the anti-Western People’s Power party, as President of Georgia.

📷 Tako Robakidze