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
Adrián Silvestre, who also penned the screenplay and edited the movie. The film has been chosen to take part in the Newcomers competition of the 23
rdThessaloniki Documentary Film Festival, a gathering set to unspool from 24 June-4 July. The picture will have its international premiere at the event. While still at the project stage, it took part in Sofia Meetings, La Pedrera D A Film Festival Lab, ZINEGOAK WIP and Abycine Lanza.
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According to its synopsis, just like the Earth itself, our innards are made up of different layers and strata, which together serve to shape our identity and tell our life story. Exactly which circumstances have a bearing on this process and turn us into who we are today? Together, six trans women travel to a small town in León, where they will explore incredible landscapes, as well as the ins and outs of their own personalities. Seeking answers to what unites them as a group, they will learn how to
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Europa Distributionâs workshops are back at Cartoon Movie and Sofia Meetings
08/04/2021 - The virtual gatherings felt to all of the participating European distributors like occasions to meet again after a long and challenging year
Last month Europa Distribution was part of two major events that open the European film industryâs spring calendar: Cartoon Movie (9-11 March) and Sofia Meetings (17-24 March). For the association it was the occasion to experiment for the first time with all-digital workshops. The gatherings, however virtual, felt to all participants like friendly occasions to meet again after a long and challenging year. During both workshops, distributors exchanged information, advices and best practices.
The participants at the online meeting discussed the several ideas independent distributors came up with to keep promoting and releasing films during the difficult current situation