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The Load

2023Movie16 min

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A nerve-racking, moving movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Not for warmth, romance or comfort.

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Story

The film tells the story of a 33-year-old man, Mate, who is trying to enter the United States of America illegally. In Turkey, Mate will be placed in a wooden box loaded with soft toys on a ship. Soon it turns out that in the container where Mate is placed, two more people - Ray from Congo and Mohammed from Tunisia - are traveling illegally.

Feels like

  • Gritty Immigration Drama
  • Claustrophobic Thriller
  • Social Realism
  • Cross-Cultural Conflict
  • Human Rights Critique
  • Tense Survival Narrative
  • Character-Driven Tension
  • Contemporary Political Issue
  • Emotional Weight

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Miranda Namicheishvili
Written by
Miranda Namicheishvili, Ilia Jibghashvili
Produced by
Dali Narimanidze
Music by
Tamta Mandzulashvili

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Facts

February 9, 2023 · 16 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 9, 2023
Runtime
16 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Original language
Georgian
Also spoken
Arabic, French
Made in
Georgia
Budget
$5,000

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Load plot-driven or character-driven?"

Questions about The Load

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Load plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will The Load scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is The Load in English?

GeorgianArabicFrench

No, it was made in Georgian, with some Arabic and French.