THE GOLDEN LINDEN 2025 │ International Film Festival for New European Cinema
The Golden Linden Film Festival aims to promote the European cinema in Bulgaria and to show the latest and most interesting films from various European countries. The festival has two programs: competition and additional. The selected films for the competition program are evaluated by an international jury. It is our wish that each year the additional program of the festival features films from various parts of Europe. There is a separate section featuring new Bulgarian movies presented by their creators and actors. The festival is organized with the support of the Municipality of Stara Zagora. Entrance to all festival screenings as well as all accompanying events is free of charge. All are welcome!
SPECIAL GUEST OF THE FESTIVAL 2025
He was distinguished with many accolades, including
- The Sofia Award for his part in the film A Cricket in The Ear (1979).
- Best Male Role Award at the Bulgarian Feature Film Festival (Varna, 1986) for his part in the television series Vasko da Gama of Rupcha Village.
- Best Male Role Accolade at the Czechoslovak Workers’ Film Festival for the film Panteley (Czechoslovakia, 1979).
- The Communist Youth League Central Committee Award (Варна, 1982).
- The title of Distinguished Artist (1987).
- Lifetime State Monetary Award for Outstanding Merit to the Bulgarian State and Nation (2018).
- Honorary Sign of the President of Bulgaria for Exceptional Contribution to Culture and Society (2019).
In 2019, Poppandov published his autobiographical book So Have I Lived, offering personal stories and contemplations on his life and career. As he shares in his book: “I believe in rebirth. I have given life, I have built a home, I have planted a tree. So, I have lived.”
Pavel Poppandov
Pavel Poppandov (b. September 18, 1946 in Sofia) graduated from the Acting class of Prof. Boyan Danovski at the Krastyu Sarafov National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts (NATFA) in 1975. Before committing himself to the stage, he worked as a metalworker and driver, an experience which enriched his artistic expression.
His carreer began with the role of the Cockerel in Attempt to Fly by Yordan Radichkov, staged at the Drama Theatre in Pernik. He went on to participate in more than 60 films, including A Nameless Band, The Thirteenth Fiancée of the Prince, Yesterday, Avalanche, Fifth Floor Manoeuvres, Ladies Lead, and A Dog in a Drawer.
Poppandov has worked with some of the most distinguished Bulgarian directors and has become one of the iconic faces of Bulgarian cinema in the late XX century. Co-founder of the cult television show NLO, which blends humor, music, and social satire.
Throughout his long career, Poppandov has made his mark not only as a comedic actor, but as a master of dramatic roles as well. In his own words, “Comedy or drama was never a choice I had to make—to me, they always go hand in hand, as in life.”
Poppandov is known for his dedication and exacting thoroughness in every role, bringing humanness and emotional depth even to the most trivial plots.
Jury 2025
Eli Skorcheva – Jury Chairman
Bulgaria
Beppe Cino
Italia
Dr. Klaus Löser
Germany
Katalin Moldovai
Romania
Prof. Dr. Zviad Dolidze
Georgia
Saying “Hello” to this fantastic festival, I wish it a long and illustrious journey—achieving ever greater popularity and prestige among filmmakers and audiences.
And this will be well deserved—owing to the dedicated team, the top-tier selection and the impressive organization.
Everything about this festival appeals to me—the fragrance of the name, the ideal timing, the meticulous attention given to every detail, and the empathy which is fundamental to its spirit.
I am eagerly looking forward to the Golden Linden experience.
See you very soon!
Eli Skorcheva – Jury Chairman
Eli Skorcheva is a renowned Bulgarian actress with a long-standing contribution to theatre, television, and cinema. Born on March 8, 1954, in Plovdiv, she graduated from the Technical School of Construction and Architecture, followed by the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts “Krastyo Sarafov.” Later, she specialized in management and marketing in the insurance business. In addition to her work in film, she also worked at the insurance company BG-Plan.
Her screen debut came with the 10-episode television series “Blue Lamp”. Among her most memorable roles are Veronica in “Adaptation” (1979) and Toni in “Eva from the third floor” (1987). She also starred in other notable films such as “Home for Our Children”, “Tarnovo’s Queen” (1980), and “Madam Bovari ot Sliven” (1991).
In the 1990s, Eli Skorcheva stepped away from cinema, although she continued to appear occasionally in theatrical productions.
In 2023, she made a triumphant return to the big screen, playing the lead role of Blaga in Stefan Komandarev’s film “Blaga’s Lessons”. Her powerful performance won her the Best Actress award at the prestigious 57th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where the film also received the Crystal Globe for Best Film and the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury.
Her portrayal of Blaga was widely praised and marked a powerful comeback after nearly three decades away from film. Critics highlighted the emotional depth and authenticity she brought to the role, which was described as one of the most striking performances in recent Bulgarian cinema.
In 2024, Eli Skorcheva was honored with the Special Award for Lifetime Contribution to Cinema at the 11th edition of the Golden Linden International Film Festival in Stara Zagora. During the ceremony, a short retrospective film showcased highlights from her most iconic roles, and she received prolonged applause from the audience. She also unveiled her star on the Alley of the Linden Trees and planted a linden tree—a symbol of her lasting impact on Bulgarian culture.
Eli Skorcheva is not only recognized for her exceptional talent and professionalism but also admired for the courage and dedication with which she returned to the art of cinema, inspiring new generations of artists. Her contribution to Bulgarian film and culture is profound and continues to resonate across audiences and creative communities.
Special Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cinema “The Golden Linden” 2024.
Beppe Cino
Beppe Cino is among the established names in Italian cinema, with a career spanning from the 1970s to the present day. With deep regard for auteur cinema and a passion for social and philosophical themes, he has created rich filmography, both in Italy and internationally.
Beppe Cino was born on February 3, 1947, in Caltanissetta, Sicily. He graduated in film directing from the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome, with legendary Roberto Rossellini serving as director at the time. Later, Cino worked with Rossellini as first assistant director on a number of films between 1972 and 1975.
His artistic journey includes numerous feature films, documentaries, and television series. Between 1979 and 1997, he produced various programs for RAI-TV, Südwestfunk (West Germany), and Japanese television network TBS.
In 1982, he made his feature film debut both as screenwriter and director with Il cavaliere, la morte e il diavolo (“The Knight, Death and the Devil”), which was selected for the Venice Film Festival. More titles followed, such as La Casa del Buon Ritorno (“The House of Good Return”, 1986), Rosso di sera (“Red at Dusk” 1988), and Diceria dell’untore (“Breath of Life”, 1990), starring Franco Nero and Vanessa Redgrave. The latter was shown at numerous international festivals and was a box office success in over 40 countries worldwide.
Dr. Klaus Löser
Curator, author, film director, and musician, born in 1962 in Karl-Marx-Stadt (now Chemnitz) in what was then East Germany. Since 1980, he has been writing texts and music, and making films. During the period of the socialist regime, he was not allowed to study in a university. Between 1990 and 1995 studied at the Film University Babelsberg, graduating with a degree in film studies. Since 1990 he has been working as program director of the Brotfabrik Cinema in Berlin. Since 1992, he has worked as freelance film critic. In 1996 created the “ex.oriente.lux”, an archive collection of films from East-German underground (subculture) and published his book Gegenbilder – Filmische Subversion in der DDR (‘Counter Images: Film Subversion in the GDR’). Curated the 2009 Berlinale restrospective Winter adé – Filmische Vorboten der Wende (‘After Winter Comes Spring – Films Presaging the Fall of the Wall’). In the same year, Löser made the film Behauptung des Raums – Wege unabhängiger Ausstellungskultur in der DDR (‘Claiming the Space: Ways of Independent Art Exhibitions in the GDR’, with Jakobine Motz). In 2011, received his doctoral degree; his dissertation was published in book form as Strategien der Verweigerung (‘Strategies of Refusal’). In 2015, directed his documentary film Ornament & Verbrechen (‘Ornament and Crime’, with Jakobine Motz). In 2021, co-authored the book Andrei Tarkovsky: Stalker (in collaboration with Jule Reuter and Cornelia Klauss). Löser writes film reviews and essays, and runs the weekly film column Das fliegende Auge (“The Flying Eye”) in the Berliner Zeitung.
Katalin Moldovai
Katalin Moldovai is a Hungarian-Romanian film director and screenwriter, known for her socially engaged films. Born in 1982 in Dej, Transilvania, she studied film, photography and media at the Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania in Cluj-Napoca. Later she completed a Master’s degree in television and film directing at the Budapest Metropolitan University.
At the beginning of her career she created several short and documentary films, which include the remarkable As Up to Now (2019), nominated for the Cinéfondation Award at the 72th edition of the International Film Festival.
Moldovay attracted international attention with her debut feature film Without Air (2023), which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. In 2024, the film was shortlisted for the 37th European Film Awards, establishing her reputation as a bold innovative voice in European cinema.
In addition to her work behind the camera, Katalin Moldovai is an active participant in public debates on academic freedom and censorship, establishing herself as a prominent cultural and social figure in central Europe.
Prof. Dr. Zviad Dolidze
Film historian and critic, doctor in History and Art Criticism (Film Studies), full professor and dean of the Faculty of Art Studies, Media, and Management at the Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film Georgia State University.
Author of seven books and over 70 scholarly articles published both in Georgia and internationally. Co-author of three academic collections and participant in numerous national and international scientific conferences. Editor of a range of books, periodicals, and academic compilations.
Prof. Dolidze has served as a jury member on prestigious international film festivals in the USA, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Romania, Belarus, Hungary, Moldova, Georgia, and other countries. Member of the Georgian Film Academy and the “Cinerama” Association, he also served as Executive Director of the Tbilisi International Children’s Film Festival Oqros Pepela (“Golden Butterfly”) and as Editor-in-Chief of the website Georgian Film Review.
Competition programme 2025
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And What About Tomi?
2024, Hungary, 96 minutes, Drama
Attila TillWriter: Máté Kapitány-Fövény, Attila TillCinematographer: Márk Györi Producers: Judit Stalter, Attila Till
Szabolcs Thuróczy, Tamás Polgár, Eliza… -
Before I Forget
2024, Bulgaria, 93 minutes, drama
Stanislav DonchevWriters: Stanislav Donchev, Teodora Stoilova-Doncheva
Dobromir NikolovProducers: Stanislav Donchev, Teodora Stoilova-Doncheva
Alexandra Dimitrova, Ivan Savov, Vasil Kanev… -
Sleeping with a Tiger
2024, Austria, 107minutes, Biography, Drama
Anja SalomonowitzWriter: Anja SalomonowitzCinematographer: Jo MolitorisProducers: Antonin Svoboda
Birgit Minichmayr, Johanna Orsini, Lukas Watzl, Oskar Haag 2024, Austria,… -
Ten Minutes
2024, Italy, 102 minutes, drama
Maria Sole Tognazzi
Maria Sole Tognazzi, Francesca Archibugi
Luigi Martinucci
Barbara Ronchi, Fotini Peluso, Margherita Buy, Alessandro Tedeschi
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The Good Teacher
2023, France, 91 minutes, fiction, drama
Teddy Lussi-Modeste
Audrey Diwan
Hichame Alaouie
François Civil, Shaïn Boumedine, Mallory Wanecque
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The Missile
2024, Finland, Estonia, 110 minutes, Tragicomedy, Drama
Miia TervoWriter: Miia Tervo
Meelis Veeremets
Daniel Kuitunen
Oona Airola, Pyry Kähkönen, Hannu-Pekka Björkman In 1984,… -
This is Not My Movie
2024, Poland, 99 minutes, Comedy, Drama
Maria ZbaskaWriter: Maria ZbaskaCinematographer: Maria ZbaskaProducers: Inga Kruk
Zofia Chabiera, Marcin Sztabinsk A love story full of… -
Unsinkable
2024, Denmark, 103 minutes, drama, thriller
Christian Andersen
Christian Andersen, Martin Strange-Hansen
Loui Ladegaard
Sylvester Byder, Katherine Høj Andersen, Lotte Bergstrøm, Anders Baggesen,… -
Wedlock
2024, Bulgaria, 117 minutes, feature film, drama Based on the short story “Wedlock” by Nikolay Haitov
Magdalena RalchevaScreenwriter: Yuri DachevCinematographer: Emil ChristovComposer: Minko…
Additional programme 2025
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15 Years
2023, Germany / Austria / Luxembourg, 163 minutes, drama
Chris KrausWriter: Chris KrausCinematographer: Daniela Knapp
Hannah Herzsprung, Hassan Akkouch, Albrecht Schuch
Danny Krausz… -
All We Imagine As Light
2024, India / France / Italy / Netherlands / Luxembourg, 115 minutes, drama Director & Writer: Payal KapadiaCinematographer: Ranabir DasProducers: Thomas Hakim, Julien Graff…
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Along Came Love
2023, France, 125 minutes, fiction, drama, romantic comedy
Katell QuillévéréWriters: Katell Quillévéré, Gilles TaurandCinematographer: Tom Harari
Vincent Lacoste, Anaïs Demoustier, Morgan BaileyProducers: Philippe… -
Armand
2024, Norway, 117 minutes, drama, historical
Halfdan Ullmann TøndelWriter: Halfdan Ullmann TøndelCinematographer: Pål Ulvik Rokseth
Andrea Berentsen Ottmar
Renate Reinsve, Ellen Dorrit… -
Boléro
2024, France / Belgium, 120 minutes, biography, drama
Anne FontaineWriters: Anne Fontaine, Claire Barré, Pierre TrividicCinematographer: Christophe Beaucarne
Raphaël Personnaz, Doria Tillier, Jeanne… -
Everybody Loves Touda
2024, France / Morocco / Belgium / Netherlands / Norway, 102 minutes, drama
Nabil AyouchWriters: Nabil Ayouch, Maryam TouzaniCinematographer: Virginie SurdejProducers: Nabil Ayouch,… -
Gloria!
2024, Italy, 105 minutes, comedy
Margherita VicarioWriters: Margherita Vicario, Anita RivaroliCinematographer: Gianluca PalmaProducers: Valeria Jamonte, Manuela Melissano, Carlo Cresto-Dina
Galatéa Bellugi, Carlotta… -
Green Tide
2023, France, 119 minutes, fiction, literary adaptation, drama
Pierre JolivetWriters: Inès Léraud, Pierre Jolivet, Pierre Van HoveCinematographer: Olivier BoonjingProducers: Xavier Rigault, Marc-Antoine Robert… -
Hello Sadness / Bonjour Tristesse
France, United Kingdom, Canada, 2024, 110 minutes, drama
Durga Chew-BoseWriter: Durga Chew-BoseCinematographer: Maximilian Pittner
François-Renaud Labarthe
Chloë Sevigny, Lily McInerny, Claes Bang In… -
Köln 75
2025, Germany / Belgium / Poland, 112 minutes, drama, music
Ido FlukWriter: Ido FlukCinematographer: Jens HarantProducers: One Two Films, Extreme Emotions
Mala… -
Maria
USA, France, 2024, 117 minutes, biographical drama
Pablo LarraínWriter: Steven KnightCinematographer: Eduard LachmanProducers: The Apartment, Komplizen Film, Fabula
Angelina Jolie, Pierfrancesco Favino,… -
Monsieur Aznavour
France, 2024, 133 minutes, biography, drama, musical Directors: Grands Corps Malade, Mehdi IdirScreenplay: Grands Corps Malade, Mehdi IdirCinematographer: Brecht GoyvaertsProducers: Kallouche Cinéma, Mandarin Films,…
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My Wonderful Stranger
2024, France / Norway / Sweden, 107 minutes, drama
Johanna Pyykkö
Johanna Pyykkö, Jørgen Færøy FlasnesCinematographer: Torbjørn Sundal HolenProducers: Dyveke Bjørkly Graver, Renée… -
Night of the Zoopocalypse
2024, France / Belgium / Canada, 91 minutes, 3D animation, comedy, adventure Directors: Ricardo Curtis, Rodrigo Perez-CastroWriters: Steven Hoban, James Kee
Copperheart Entertainment
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No Shade in the Desert / Il n’y a pas d’ombre dans le désert
2023, France / Israel, 101 minutes, drama
Yossi AviramWriters: Yossi Aviram, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Alexandre MannevilleCinematographer: Damien DufresneProducers: Yaël Fogiel, Laetitia Gonzalez
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Parthenope
2024, Italy / France, 136 minutes, drama, fantasy
Paolo SorrentinoWriter: Paolo SorrentinoCinematographer: Daria D’AntonioProducers: Paolo Sorrentino, Lorenzo Mieli, Ardavan Safaee, Anthony Vaccarello
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Queer
2024, Italy / USA, 135 minutes, drama, history, romance
Luca GuadagninoWriters: Justin Kuritzkes, William S. BurroughsCinematographer: Sayombhu Mukdeeprom
Lorenzo Mieli
Daniel Craig,… -
Shooting Blanks
2023, Slovenia / Greece / Croatia, 85 minutes, comedy, drama
Ziga VircWriters: Ziga Virc, Iza StreharCinematographer: Fabris ŠulinProducers: Minos Nikolakakis, Siniša Juričić
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The Animal Kingdom
2023, France, 128 minutes, fiction, fantasy, sci-fi
Thomas CailleyWriters: Thomas Cailley, Pauline MunierCinematographer: David Cailley
Pierre Guyard
Romain Duris, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Paul… -
The Best Is Yet to Come!
2023, Germany, 110 minutes, comedy
Til Schweiger
Maggie Peren
René Richter
Viola Jäger
Til Schweiger, Michael Maertens, Neda Rahmanian Although very different… -
The Dreamer
2023, France, 94 minutes, fiction, drama
Anaïs TellenneWriter: Anaïs TellenneCinematographer: Pierre W. MazoyerProducers: Diane Jassem, Céline Chapdaniel
Raphaël Thiéry, Emmanuelle Devos, Mireille… -
The Master and Margarita
2023, Russia / Croatia, 157 minutes, feature, drama
Mikhail LokshinWriters: Roman Kantor, Mikhail LokshinCinematographer: Maxim ZhukovProducers: Amedia, Mars Media, Profit
August Diehl,… -
The Return
2024, Italy, Greece, France, UK, 117 minutes, drama
Uberto PasoliniWriter: Uberto PasoliniCinematographer: Marius PanduruProducers: Uberto Pasolini, James Clayton, Roberto Sessa
Ralph Fiennes, Juliette… -
The Seed of the Sacred Fig
2024, Iran / Germany / France, 168 minutes, drama
Mohammad RasoulofWriter: Mohammad RasoulofCinematographer: Pooyan AghababaeiProducers: Mohammad Rasoulof, Amin Sadraei, Jean-Christophe Simon, Mani Tilgner,… -
The Substance
2024, United Kingdom / USA / France, 140 minutes, horror, drama
Coralie FargeatWriter: Coralie FargeatCinematographer: Benjamin KracunProducers: Working Title Film, A Good Story,… -
Vermiglio
2024, Italy / France / Belgium, 119 minutes, drama, historical
Maura DelperoWriter: Maura Delpero
Mikhail KrichmanProducers: Maura Delpero, Francesca Andreoli, Leonardo Guerra Seràgnoli
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Visiting Hours
2024, France, 95 minutes, drama
Patricia MazuyWriters: Pierre Courrège, François Bégaudeau, Patricia MazuyCinematographer: Simon BeaufilsProducers: Alice Girard, Xavier Plèche, Edouard Weil
Isabelle Huppert,… -
Without Air
2023, Hungary, 145 minutes, drama
Katalin MoldovaiWriters: Katalin Moldovai, Zita PalócziCinematographer: András Táborosi
Ágnes Krasznahorkai, Soma Sándor, Tunde SkovranProducers: Béla Attila Kovács, András… -
Woodland
2023, Austria, 100 minutes, drama
Elisabeth Scharang
Elisabeth Scharang, Doris Knecht
Jörg Widmer
Wega Filmproduktion
Gert Drassi, Bogdan Dumitrache, Brigitte Hobmeier Mariana Malin…
Bulgarian cinema 2025
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A Man and a Bird
2024, Bulgaria, 10 minutes, animated film
Andrey TsvetkovWriter: Andrey Tsvetkov
Andrey Tsvetkov This is a story about the ordinary villager Bay Kutsan, whose… -
Bulgaria in Trans
2022, Bulgaria, 39 minutes, documentary
Mihail Vuchkov – MishoWriter: Mihail Vuchkov – Misho
Natasha Rich, Layla Agrado, Magita Papadolova “Bulgaria in Trans”… -
Class 90
2024, Bulgaria, 105 minutes, drama, comedy
Boiko BoyanovWriters: Boiko Boyanov, Stanislav Todorov – RogiCinematographer: Martin BalkanskyProducers: Matey Konstantinov, Ilian Djevelekov, Georgi Dimitrov, Mila… -
Dear Motherland
2024, Bulgaria, 78 minutes, documentary
Stanimir TrifonovWriter: Petar RusevCinematographer: Kiril Prodanov
Dobromir Chochov In the autumn of 1885, Tsvetan Radoslavov returned to his… -
Geri’s Wish
2024, Bulgaria, Finland, 83 minutes, documentary
Tonislav HristovWriters: Tonislav Hristov, Andrea StanoevaCinematographer: Alexander Stanishev
Andrea Stanoeva 18-year-old Geri is about to graduate from… -
Iwa Wanja – Kissed by Fate, Forgotten by All
2025, Bulgaria, 69 minutes, documentary
Diana ZacharievaWriters: Alexander Grozev, Diana Zacharieva, Gospodin NedelchevCinematographer: Dimitar Nedelchev
Gospodin Nedelchev
Iva Vanja, Alexander Grozew A… -
Me, Harley and Route 66
2024, Bulgaria, 92 minutes, documentary
Vladimir ShishkovScreenwriters: Boyan Biolchev, Kostadin BonevDirectors of Photography: Alex Samundzhi, Zenop Pomakian – ZenEditor: Alex DimitrovSound Design: Valentin… -
Nothing Can Stop You
2025, Bulgaria, 56 minutes, documentary
Nikolay UrumovWriter: Nikolay UrumovCinematographers: Mihail Yanakiev, Kiril Bozhilov
Nikolay Urumov
Nikola Rahnev, Lazar Radkov, Kremena Kuneva, Luisa… -
Red Market
2024, Bulgaria, 30 minutes, drama, thriller
Julian KostovWriters: Kaloyan Minev, Julian KostovCinematographer: Mladen MinevProducers: Kaloyan Minev, Radostin Radev
Marin Rangelov, Nelly Taukchi,… -
School for Hope
2024, Bulgaria, 82 minutes, documentary Director and scriptwriter: Yana Alexieva
Simeon TsonchevCinematographer: Krasimir AndonovComposer: Maya HarriganSound designer: Svetlosar Georgiev With: Animari Dimitrova, Zlatko Zlatkov,… -
Silent Observers
2024, Bulgaria, Germany, 96 minutes, documentary
Eliza Petkova
Eliza PetkovaCamera: Constanze Schmitt
Adam Goodwin, Anil Eraslan, Jung-Jae Kim, Lukas Akintaya, Shingo Masuda
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The Banshee Gang
2024, Bulgaria, 23 minutes, fantasy, comedy
Angel GeorgievWriter: Angel GeorgievCinematographer: Nikolay BarovProducers: Angel Production
Ralitsa Chepisheva, Ralitsa Tsvetkova, Bilyana Isaeva, Stephany Buhova,… -
The Weeds Gardener
2024, Bulgaria, 12 minutes, animated movie
Assia KovanovaWriter: Assia Kovanova
Andrey Kulev A short story about two old friends and neighbors (a gardener… -
Together
2024, Bulgaria, 91 minutes, documentary
Dimitar RadevWriters: Nevelina Popova, Dimitar SpasovCinematographer: Kaloyan BozhilovProducers: Concept Studio The film “Together” brings us closer to the… -
White Shoulder for a Black Man
2024, Bulgaria, 16 minutes, animated movie
Anri KoulevWriter: Hristo GanevProducers: Svetla Ganeva A film about a tornado of emotions whirling through the head… -
Wingless
2024, Bulgaria, 110 minutes, biography, drama, sport
Niki IlievWriters: Niki Iliev, Bashar RahalCinematographer: Simeon KermekchievProducers: Bashar Rahal, Ralica Ognianova
Naum Shopov, Bashar…
Awards 2025
International Film Festival “The Golden Linden” 2025
AUDIENCE AWARD:
The Audience Award was given to the film “Wedding”, 2024, Bulgaria, 117 min, feature, drama. Magdalena Ralcheva
BEST ACTRESS AWARD
The Golden Linden Award 2025 for Best Actress has been given to Ralitsa Stoyanova for “Wedding”, 2024, Bulgaria, 117 min, feature, drama. Magdalena Ralcheva
BEST ACTOR AWARD:
The Golden Linden Award 2025 for Best Actor has been given to Szabolcs Thuróczy for “What Will Happen to Tomi?”, 2024, Hungary, 96 min, drama. Attila Til
BEST DIRECTOR AWARD:
The Golden Linden Award 2025 for Best Director has been given to Maria Zbąska for “This Is Not My Film”, 2024, Poland, comedic drama. Maria Zbąska
BEST FILM AWARD:
The Golden Linden Award 2025 for Best Film has been given to “Before I Forget”, 2024, Bulgaria, 99 min, drama. Stanislav Donchev
SPECIAL AWARD OF THE UNION OF BULGARIAN FILM MAKERS HAS BEEN GIVEN TO:
Special Award of The Union of Bulgarian Film Makers has been given to “Vermilio”, 2025, Italy, feature. Maria Delpero