Supporting Role

Upcoming drama Supporting Role follows a former Georgian movie star who spent his career portraying heroic figures. After a casting call for a young director's first feature, he is offered a minor part as an unpleasant elderly man. This unexpected professional shift prompts the actor to go on a journey of emotional release and self-discovery.

The film is written and directed by Ana Urushadze. It is a multinational production involving companies from Georgia, the United States, Turkey, Switzerland, and Estonia. The lead role of Niaz Ninua is played by Dato Bakhtadze, appearing alongside Nato Murvanidze as Liza and Lasha Mebuke as Tato Ninua. The cast also includes Elene Maisuradze, Nino Kasradze, and Eka Demetradze, with a total of 22 credited performers. The movie has a runtime of 139 minutes and is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026.