Projection: Sunday 7th December – 6.10 pm – Sala Expo
Company: Federation of Sport Movies and Televion of Georgia
Country: GEORGIA
Section: SPORT & SOCIETY
Discipline: Various Sports
Year: 2014
Director: Kote Jandieri, Andro Chiaureli
Editing: Buba Khotivari
Voice Off: Buba Khotivari
Producer: Manana Archvadze-Gamsakhurdia
Time: 13 min
Synopsis
During centuries, culture and sport in Georgia were developping harmoniously in simultaneous manner revealed in Georgian gene, both physically and mentally. After acquaintance with Georgian nature many missionaries were delighted with it, which arouse interest of various world statesmen. Special interest towards wrestling, polo, equestrian and other sport disciplines provided for establishment of Georgian sport organization “Shevardeni” (Hawk) aimed at preparation of physically strong personnel. “Shevardeni” lasted only four years; strong boys were involved in the battle for Georgian reared famous world sportsmen, bringing fame throughout the world to their country.
