Robinsonade, or My English Grandfather

This film presents a story in flashback about Hughes, an engineer from the British Telegraph Company, who visits a remote village in Guria. He falls in love with Anna, but his romance leads to tension with her brother Nestor, a Bolshevik. The plot thickens as both men meet their end at the hands of Lavrenty Mgeladze, who has faced his own misfortunes.

With a runtime of 76 minutes, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the changing tides of fortune in a rural Georgian landscape. The narrative is conveyed through the memories of an older Anna, who recounts her story to a young composer, adding layers of reflection and nostalgia to the plot. The film is noteworthy for being directed by a woman, which adds to its significance in cinema history.