Through the relationship between a grandfather, a father and a grandson, Vesnakov’s second feature, entitled
Windless, portrays three Bulgarian generations and their attitude towards roots, memories and the past. The plot revolves around a small town where a major investor is buying up people’s land – even the local graveyard. The only one who opposes the deal is Kaloyan, the oldest protagonist. His stubbornness sparks a conflict within the community, as well as in the family.
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The director questions current moral values while also wondering whether Bulgarian society is still capable of raising people of honour or whether it is already too damaged and suffering from a constant state of vulnerability. The main inspiration for