'April' trivia and fun facts

Dea Kulumbegashvili

Director and writer Dea Kulumbegashvili did not have a child during filming, but gave birth to her first child during post-production.

72 shots

The film consists of 72 shots.

Filmed in secret

The movie was largely filmed in secret at a time of increased abortion restrictions in Independent Georgia.

Birthing clinic

Director and writer Dea Kulumbegashvili spent a year in a birthing clinic in Independent Georgia to prepare for filming. Lead actress Ia Sukhitashvili, some of the other actors in the movie, and a cinematographer also spent some time in that same clinic. According to Kulumbegashvili, the clinic staff welcomed them and showed them what their typical daily work schedule was like.

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