Petya of My Petya

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Petya of My Petya
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAlexander Kossev
Written byValentina Angelova
Nelly Dimitrova
Produced byKrastyo Lambev
Nikolay Urumov
StarringAlexandra Kostova
Alena Vergova
Yasen Atanasov
Martin Metodiev
CinematographyIvan Vatsov
Edited byVictoria Radoslavova
Music byGeorge Strezov
Production
companies
BOF Pictures
Concept Studio
Distributed byConcept Studio
Release dates
March 20, 2021 (SIFF)
January 21, 2022 (Bulgaria)
January 28, 2023 (HBO Max)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryBulgaria
LanguageBulgarian

Petya of My Petya (Bulgarian: Петя на моята Петя) is a 2021 Bulgarian drama film directed by Alexander Kossev (in his directorial debut) and written by Valentina Angelova & Nelly Dimitrova.[1] Starring Alexandra Kostova, Alena Vergova, Yasen Atanasov and Martin Metodiev.[2] It is inspired by the life and work of the poet Petya Dubarova.[3] 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.[4] It was considered again when Mother was disqualified,[5] however, it was not selected.[6]

Synopsis[edit]

Grieved by injustice at school, betrayed by her closest people, 17-year-old Petya commits suicide. This happened to the talented poetess Petya Dubarova in 1979. This also happened in 2019 to an ordinary girl, also named Petya. Different times, different girl, the System that does not tolerate the different remains the same.[7]

Cast[edit]

The actors participating in this film are:[8]

  • Albena Pavlova
  • Vasil Banov
  • Yasen Atanasov
  • Martin Metodiev
  • Yulian Vergov
  • Aleksandra Kostova
  • Alisa Atanasova as Petya Dubarova
  • Alena Vergova

Release[edit]

The film had its international premiere on March 20, 2021, at the Sofia International Film Festival.[9][10] The film was commercially released on January 21, 2022, in Bulgarian theaters.[11] The film was released on January 28, 2023, in some European territories on HBO Max.[12][13]

Awards[edit]

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2021 Golden Rose Bulgarian Feature Film Festival Best First Feature Petya of My Petya Won [14][15][16]
Best Actress Aleksandra Kostova Won
Best Actress - Special Mention Albena Pavlova Won
Sofia International Film Festival Grand Prix - International Competition Petya of My Petya Nominated [17]
2022 Francofilm Festival Audience Award Petya of My Petya Won [18]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Petya of My Petya (Petya na moyata Petya)". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  2. ^ "Да не искаме младите да бъдат като нас. Разговор с авторите на филма "Петя на моята Петя"". Тоест (in Bulgarian). 2019-05-25. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  3. ^ ""Петя на моята Петя" в Лятно кино - Бяла". Туристически портал - гр. Бяла (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2022-09-21). "Academy Rejects Bulgaria's International Oscar Submission 'Mother'". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
  6. ^ "Bulgaria Submits "In the Heart of the Machine" for Best International Feature Film at 95th Academy Awards". www.bta.bg. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
  7. ^ Petya na moyata Petya (2021) (in Spanish), retrieved 2023-03-19
  8. ^ "Актьорите и екипа Петя на моята Петя". cinefish.bg. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  9. ^ ""Петя на моята Петя" - повече от биография на Петя Дубарова". bnr.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  10. ^ "Премиера на Петя на моята Петя на София Филм Фест - Българска национална телевизия". bnt.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  11. ^ "Филмът "Петя на моята Петя" тръгва по кината от 21-ви януари 2022". bTV Media Group - bTV. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  12. ^ Желев, Светлин (2023-01-29). ""Петя на моята Петя" вече може да се гледа в HBO Max". kaldata.com (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  13. ^ Discovery, Прес информация Warner Bros. "От днес "Петя на моята Петя" може да се гледа в HBO Max". press-bulgaria.hbomax.eu. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  14. ^ БургасИнфо (1918-04-03). "Филмът "Петя на моята Петя" грабна 3 награди от фестивала "Златна роза", гледаме го по кината от март". BurgasInfo.com (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  15. ^ k0c3to0o, Kosta Georgiev-. ""Петя на моята Петя" с три награди от фестивала "Златна роза"". poligrafF.net (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2023-03-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  16. ^ България, Булевард (2021-09-30). ""Златна роза" 2021: Най-добрите български филми и актьори". boulevardbulgaria.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  17. ^ "Sofia International Film Festival (2021)". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  18. ^ ""Петя на моята Петя" спечели наградата на публиката от престижния фестивал Франкофилм 2022 в Рим". Impressio.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2023-03-19.

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