Following the tradition of socially critical Russian cinema — with its long meditative shots and portrayals of ‘superfluous people’ — Noise balances between documentary realism and an effort to turn a small slice of reality into a sweeping metaphor. The film explores the patriarchal order, gender stereotypes and everyday sexism that remain prevalent in contemporary Abkhazia.

After the screening, a discussion was held with director and photographer Alex Avidzba.

Noise was directed by Daur Ladaria in 2021 as part of the Moscow School of New Cinema.