April, directed by Georgian filmmaker Dia Kolombegashvili, is a uniquely challenging cinematic experience. This enigmatic film departs from conventional storytelling, focusing on the introduction of, Ia Sukhitashvili an obstetrician. Through extended scenes punctuated by nature’s melancholic elements, the film’s central theme emerges: The accusation against the doctor of performing abortions at her own expense in remote villages, which is considered a violation of the law. Steeped in abstraction, April may resonate with genre enthusiasts and a select group of viewers seeking something different, tranquil, and existential. The character around whom the film revolves is Nina, who works at the only hospital in a rural town. She is an unmarried woman who avoids any personal relationships, remaining unconditionally devoted to her Hippocratic oath, even if it means performing illegal abortions. When a newborn dies mere seconds after birth under her supervision, her responsibility comes into question. During an investigation, every detail of her life is scrutinized. Despite the dangers, Nina remains dedicated to her duty as a doctor, determined to do what no one else will.In April, the director seeks to explore the disconnection and convergence between existence and femininity. This journey leads her to the themes of birth and death, embodied in a character who endures suffering and transforms it into choice and ambition. Despite everything, she remains grounded and distinct from the rest of the world. The script delves into the tangible aspects of life while also uncovering its mysterious dimensions. By providing illegal abortions, Nina encounters women in their most intimate and vulnerable moments. She loves everyone without truly loving anyone in particular. With a big heart, she finds it difficult to form personal relationships, even though she neither desires nor needs anything for herself.Hauvick Habéchian