2024, Bulgaria, 93 minutes, drama
Director: Stanislav Donchev
Writers: Stanislav Donchev, Teodora Stoilova-Doncheva
Cinematography: Dobromir Nikolov
Producers: Stanislav Donchev, Teodora Stoilova-Doncheva
Cast: Alexandra Dimitrova, Ivan Savov, Vasil Kanev
Elderly Stoyan is suffering from advancing dementia, and his daughter Iliana decides to organize a journey for him—one where Stoyan can visit his sister and other relatives, and where his grandson Vesko can create fond memories of his grandfather. Iliana hopes to spend the last days with what little remains of her father, who soon will no longer recognize anyone.
Festivals, Awards, and Nominations:
2024: 42nd Golden Rose Bulgarian Feature Film Festival – Official Selection – Competition Program
Stanislav Donchev
Stanislav Donchev holds a Master’s degree in Film and Television Directing from New Bulgarian University and was named Student of the Year in 2000. His student film “Wanted” received several awards. He is a member of the Union of Bulgarian Filmmakers, Filmautor, and the Union of Film and Television Directors.
Filmography:
2024 – “Before I Forget”
2019 – “Letters from Antarctica”
2016 – “Dream of Happiness”
2014 – “Rapid Response Corps 2: Nuclear Threat”
2012 – “Rapid Response Corps”
2002 – “Journey to the Sea”