The Golden Temple

2024, Bulgaria, 85 min., Feature, Drama

Director: Momchil Karamitev
Script: Sergey Komitski
Director of Photography: Kaloyan Bozhilov
Composers: Mihaela Koleva, Antoni Donchev
Cast: Lina Shishkova, Niki Iliev, Petar Ganev, Ivan Radoev, Lyubo Neykov, Boyana Detelinova Andreeva, Boyana Petkova
Producer: Gala Film

“The Golden Temple” is a moving cinematic narrative about the threads of fate that weave together the past and the present. The film explores the spiritual quests and moral choices of its characters over several decades. At the heart of the story is the fateful encounter between a flight attendant and young Chrisan, the consequences of which resonate 35 years later in the lives of their descendants. By intertwining human destinies, the film adds depth to the themes of humanity and sacrifice. “The Golden Temple” is a mosaic of emotions, seeking to answer the question: where does the true temple reside within our souls?

Momchil Karamitev

Momchil Karamitev is a Bulgarian director, actor, and producer with over 30 years of experience in international productions across Italy, the USA, and Bulgaria. Son of the legendary icons Apostol Karamytev and Margarita Duparinova, he specialized in Directing in Rome and Film Dramaturgy in New York. His work is characterized by a focus on documentary memory and universal ethical values.

FILMOGRAPHY

2024 – The Golden Temple
1998 – The Insurance

FESTIVALS, AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

Golden Firefly Award (Cannes Short Film Festival) – Best Inspiring Film.
International Film Awards in Rome and Berlin (2024) – For Best Director and Humanitarian Message.