Ivaylo Hristov’s “Fear” at Fajr film festival Tehran Times
TEHRAN – Bulgarian director Ivaylo Hristov’s drama “Fear” will be competing in the 38th Fajr International Film Festival in Tehran, the organizers announced on Saturday.
The film tells the story of Svetla, a widow who has recently lost her job and is living next to the Bulgarian-Turkish border. There are many cases of refugees in her village due to its location. One day she meets a refugee from Africa and this changes her life.
Starring Svetlana Yancheva and Michael Flemming, the film won the Golden Rose for best film at the 38th Golden Rose Film Festival in Varna, Bulgaria.