Panopticon

Panopticon (Georgian: პანოპტიკონი, romanized: p'anop't'ik'oni) is a 2024 drama film written and directed by George Sikharulidze in his feature debut. The film explores the blurred boundary between watching and being watched, while reflecting on the uncertain direction of post-Soviet Georgian society. It highlights the tension between traditional values, like religious conservatism and nationalism and the push for modernisation and autonomy. The film had its premiere at the 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it was nominated for Crystal Globe. It was selected as the Georgian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.