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Bulgarian film awarded at San Sebastian Festival

A Bulgarian film has received special diploma in the "New Directors" program at the 67th San Sebastian Film Festival. "Sister" is Svetla Tsotsorkova 's second feature film. It has received positive reviews from film critics and at the festivals in Aras, Thessaloniki and Hong Kong.

The plot traces the life of a girl wrapped in tragicomic lies threatening to destroy her family. The main role is played by young actress Monica Naydenova. Actors Asen Blatechki, Valentin Ganev, Elena Zamyarkova, Ivan Savov, Svetlana Yancheva are also starring in the movie. The screenplay is work of Svetoslav Ovcharov and Svetla Tsotsorkova.

The movie is a co-production with Qatar.



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