A Song Without Home

Logline

After 11 years of confinement due to fear of society, Adelina, a transgender woman from a Georgian village, escapes to Europe. Her mother remains behind, facing societal rejection for supporting her child. As Adelina navigates an unfamiliar world, the weight of past psychological scars lingers, complicating her ability to integrate into her new life.

Impact Statement

“This film, like many lives, is illegal in Georgia, where simply being trans is criminalised. A Song Without Home highlights the urgent struggles and the emotional toll of societal rejection faced by transgender individuals and their family members in repressive societies. We seek partnerships that can help ensure the film reaches diverse global audiences and catalyses lasting change. Through strategic screenings, discussions, and outreach, we hope to foster deeper understanding, spark policy reforms, and mobilise both local and international support for LGBTQ+ communities facing persecution, particularly in regions where their existence is criminalised.”

Partners Attached

• MQ Artists-in-Residence
• Avanpost
• HBO Max Award

Goal at Take on Film & Impact

“Our aim is to connect with key NGOs, impact producers, and broadcasters who can amplify the message of A Song Without Home and support its advocacy efforts. We seek to explore partnerships for raising global awareness about the systemic oppression of LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly trans people, in repressive societies like Georgia. Additionally, I hope to connect with broadcasters and distributors to ensure the film reaches diverse audiences, sparking conversations on trans rights, asylum protections, and the emotional toll of societal rejection.”

Participants

Rati Tsiteladze is a European Film Academy Award-nominated filmmaker. He is an alumnus of TIFF Filmmaker Lab, IDFAcademy, Berlinale Talents, Cannes Cinéfondation Residence, and participated in artist residencies at renowned institutions like MuseumsQuartier. Rati’s short films won over 50 awards and was screened at around 300 festivals, including Hong Kong, Melbourne, and Locarno. His short Prisoner of Society won multiple Oscar-qualifying awards and was nominated for the European Film Academy. Rati was awarded the Moulin d’Andé Prize at the Festival de Cannes, and at the Toronto International Film Festival, he received the HFPA Film Independent Award from the Golden Globes.

Olga Slusareva is a producer with a degree in Economics and Management of Organisations. She is the director of ArtWay Film, specialising in cinematic documentaries and art-house films that focus on human rights and freedom of expression. Olga has produced several short films that have been screened at around 100 festivals, including Melbourne, Hong Kong, and Locarno. Her feature documentary projects have been selected for prestigious festival platforms such as the Karlovy Vary IFF, CPH:DOX, Ji.hlava, EAVE Change and have won awards including the TDF Award at Visions du Réel and the HBO Award at Sarajevo FF.

Contact: Olga Slusareva