Fishbone (Bulgarian: Рибена кост) is a 2021 Bulgarian-Romanian fantasy drama film directed by Dragomir Sholev and written by Sholev, Emanuela Dimitrova & Georgi Merdzhanov.[1] Starring Deyan Donkov, Suzy Radichkova & Valentin Andreev. The film was named on the shortlist for Bulgarian's entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards, but it was not selected.[2] It was considered again when Mother was disqualified,[3] however, it was not selected.[4]
| Fishbone | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Dragomir Sholev |
| Written by | Emanuela Dimitrova Georgi Merdzhanov Dragomir Sholev |
| Produced by | Carla Fotea Ada Solomon Rossitsa Valkanova |
| Starring | Deyan Donkov Suzy Radichkova Valentin Andreev |
| Cinematography | Nenad Boroevich |
| Edited by | Catalin Cristutiu |
Production companies | HiFilm Klas Film |
| Distributed by | Alpha Violet (International) Micro Multilateral (Romania) |
Release dates | September 2021 (Golden Rose) March 25, 2022 (Romania) November 4, 2022 (Bulgaria) |
Running time | 106 minutes |
| Countries | Bulgaria Romania |
| Language | Bulgarian |
Synopsis edit
9 situations where people are pushed to react, but they are confused, scared or too busy. 9 viewpoint towards an absurd world, in which people are like a dead dolphin - and nobody knows how to take care of it.[5]
Cast edit
The actors participating in this film are:[6]
- Deyan Donkov as Ivo
- Suzy Radichkova as Katya
- Valentin Andreev – Rafe as Grandpa Chavo
Release edit
The film had its international premiere at the end of September 2021 at Golden Rose National Film Festival.[7] The film was commercially released on March 25, 2022, in Romanian theaters[8] and on November 4, 2022, in Bulgarian theaters.[9]
Awards edit
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Golden Rose National Film Festival | Best Cinematographer | Nenad Boroevich | Won | [10] |
| Union of Bulgarian Filmmakers' Award - Best Feature Film | Fishbone | Won | |||
| 2022 | Sofia International Film Festival | Award of the Bulgarian Guild of Film Critics | Fishbone | Won | [11] |
References edit
- ^ NFC (2016-12-16). "Fish Bone by Dragomir Sholev supported by the Romanian National Film Center". Национален Филмов Център. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ^ Димитрова, Кремена (2022-09-05). ""МАЙКА" НА РЕЖИСЬОРА ЗОРНИЦА СОФИЯ Е БЪЛГАРСКОТО ПРЕДЛОЖЕНИЕ ЗА НАГРАДАТА "ОСКАР"". Национален Филмов Център (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2022-09-21). "Academy Rejects Bulgaria's International Oscar Submission 'Mother'". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ "Bulgaria Submits "In the Heart of the Machine" for Best International Feature Film at 95th Academy Awards". www.bta.bg. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ "Fishbone (2021)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ^ "Fishbone". www.alphaviolet.com. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ^ Jeleva, Pavlina. "FNE at Golden Rose National Film Festival 2021: Fish Bone - FilmNewEurope.com". www.filmneweurope.com. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ^ Journal, Romania (2021-11-02). ""Fishbone" Romania-Bulgaria co-production to hit theaters in Romania in March 2022". The Romania Journal. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ^ "Режисьорът Драгомир Шолев пред "Телеграф": Рибена кост е като моментна снимка на българската държава". Telegraph.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ "The Golden Rose Film Festival's main prize goes to Martin Makariev's In the Heart of the Machine". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ^ sfodor (2022-03-21). "Sofia International Film Festival: Romanian film receives FIPRESCI award". Romania Insider. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
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