MUBI ANNOUNCES THE STREAMING RELEASE DATE FOR DEA KULUMBEGASHVILI’S APRIL
“Altogether extraordinary. Unfolds with the high-stakes, breath-stopping tension of a thriller.” – Variety
“Eerily elusive, superbly acted and crafted” - Little White Lies
“Dea Kulumbegashvili comes into her own with haunting abortion drama” - The Guardian
STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY ON MUBI FROM 1 AUGUST 2025
2nd July, 2025 – MUBI, the global film distributor, streaming service and production company, announces the streaming release date of April, the latest feature from acclaimed Georgian filmmaker Dea Kulumbegashvili (Beginning), arriving exclusively on MUBI in INDIA from 1 August 2025.
Starring Ia Sukhitashvili, Nino Javakhishvili, Temiko Chichinadze and Giorgi Bochorishvili, April features cinematography by Arseni Khachaturan (Bones and All, The Idol, Beginning) and a score by Matthew Herbert (The Wonder). April had its World Premiere at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, where it was awarded the Special Jury Prize.
In eastern Georgia, the morals and professionalism of Nina, an obstetrician-gynecologist, come under scrutiny after a newborn dies during delivery. As an investigation takes place, rumors emerge that Nina performs illegal abortions for desperate women outside of work.