9-Month Contract
Georgia, Germany, Bulgaria2025documentary77'Body
Single motherhood has more than one name. The protagonist of this film decides to be a surrogate again in order to secure a better future for her growing daughter. In Georgia, this involves not only legal complications but also social stigma. In addition, Zhana has serious health problems. How long will she manage to hide another pregnancy from Elene? Over the course of many years, the director accompanied both heroines with her camera, creating a highly emotional double portrait, embedded in ethical dilemmas and harsh reality.
- directed by
- Ketevan Vashagashvili
A documentary filmmaker based in Tbilisi. She is a Chevening Alumni with an MA in Digital Documentary from the University of Sussex (UK). Her main interest lies in social and human rights issues. Ketevan has 15 years of experience in working at various Georgian TV channels and online platforms, directing and producing TV documentaries, TV-series and programmes. Ketevan works at the Georgian Public Broadcaster and has completed her first feature-length documentary film, 9-Month Contract, produced by the Georgian company 1991 Productions.
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