CAFx - In Between by Ekaterine Kakabadze

In Between

Ekaterine Kakabadze

Georgia

InBetween This film idea came to mind after going through different concepts. I kept coming back to one idea that I hadn’t fully understood but had in the back of my mind through the concept development. At some point during the night, in-between ideas and sketches I figured out what it was - what I wanted to say by creating the film. Many public spaces exist in the city, but they are hidden by some constraints. They are not easily reachable or popular, but they exist. I believe if we look deep enough, we will discover them and enjoy their existence. We do not have to create a new one, instead, we can re-create what already exists. ‘Is there a single correct interpretation of space and place?’ (Ali Madaripur)

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