"Graft Versus Host" celebrates its premiere at the Berlinale Shorts 2026

"Graft Versus Host" by Giorgi Gago Gagoshidze will premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), which takes place from February 12 to 22, 2026.

In this speculative video essay, the filmmaker connects his medical history with the shifts in post-Cold War geopolitics and their impact on contemporary politics.

The Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) is one of the most important film festivals in the world alongside Cannes and Venice and takes place every year in February. With over 400,000 movie tickets sold each year, the Berlinale is considered the largest public festival in the world. Over 200 films of all genres, lengths and aesthetics are shown in various formats over 11 days in numerous Berlin cinemas.

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