Tangerines

The story centers on Ivo, a carpenter who stays behind in a small village to harvest his crop of tangerines as war surrounds him. When two wounded soldiers from opposing sides end up in his care, Ivo is forced to confront the human cost of the conflict and question his own beliefs about loyalty and violence.

Tangerines was a Georgian-Estonian co-production, with a cast featuring Lembit Ulfsak and Elmo Nüganen, both prominent actors in Estonian cinema. Director Zaza Urushadze crafted a narrative that explores themes of humanity and reconciliation against the backdrop of ethnic war. The film’s restrained runtime of 87 minutes delivers a tightly focused story.

Critically acclaimed, Tangerines gained international recognition and was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards. Its quiet, character-driven approach contrasts with many war films, focusing instead on personal stories and moral dilemmas. The film has a modest cult status among collectors interested in Eastern European cinema.

Physical media releases of Tangerines include DVD and Blu-ray formats. Collectors may appreciate owning this film as part of a broader collection of war dramas or films exploring post-Soviet conflicts. Its production by Allfilm and Georgianfilm marks it as a notable example of early 2010s cinema from the region.