"I do not think that art needs to entertain anyone. "

A Hopeful Conversation with Dea Kulumbegashvili, writer/director of the Venice prize-winner APRIL

I first met Dea Kulumbegashvili on a panel in Cannes in 2021. I had not yet seen her films, but she impressed me from the first moment. She was fierce, in the best ways. She had strong opinions, tremendous passion, a distinct perspective, and I found her a total blast. When we reconnected at the San Sebastian Film Festival, she elevated my opinion of he…