Shakespeare Like A Street Dog
| Shakespeare Like A Street Dog | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Valeri Yordanov |
| Written by | Valeri Yordanov |
| Produced by | George Abrashev Borislav Chouchkov Viktor Chouchkov Kristina Despotova Gergana Stankova |
| Starring | Vladislav Stoimenov Zahari Baharov Vasil Iliev Eleonora Ivanova |
| Cinematography | Boris Slavkov |
| Music by | Kalin Nikolov |
Production company | Chouchkov Brothers |
Release dates | September 26, 2022 (Golden Rose) February 3, 2023 (Bulgaria) |
Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Language | Bulgarian |
Shakespeare Like A Street Dog (Bulgarian: Шекспир като улично куче) is a 2022 Bulgarian drama film written and directed by Valeri Yordanov.[1] Starring Vladislav Stoimenov, Zahari Baharov, Vasil Iliev and Eleonora Ivanova.[2] 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.[3] It was considered again when Mother was disqualified,[4] however, it was not selected.[5]
Synopsis[edit]
What happens to a boy who has 2 great talents? One is the theater and the other is street fighting. He is faced with the dilemma of which of them to use to save the life of his closest person. There are only two options - to box in illegal matches for money or to win a reality TV show where he recites Shakespeare.[6]
Cast[edit]
- Vladislav Stoimenov
- Zahari Baharov
- Vasil Iliev
- Doroteya Toleva
- Nikolay Nikolaev
- Nazam Karakurt
- Eleonora Ivanova
- Yavor Gadzhev
Release[edit]
The film had its international premiere on September 26, 2022, at the Golden Rose Film Festival.[7] It was commercially released on February 3, 2023, in Bulgarian cinemas.[8][9]
Awards[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Golden Rose Film Festival | Best Director | Valery Yordanov | Won | [10][11] |
| Best Screenplay | Valery Yordanov | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Vladislav Stoimenov | Won | |||
| Vasil Iliev | Won | ||||
| Young Jury Award | Shakespeare Like A Street Dog | Won | |||
| Varna City Award | Shakespeare Like A Street Dog | Won | |||
| Bulgarian Union of Filmmakers Award | Shakespeare Like A Street Dog | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ "Shakespeare Like a Street Dog (Shekspir kato ulichno kuche)". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ "SHAKESPEARE LIKE A STREET DOG - GOLDEN ROSE". Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Шекспир като улично куче". Cinelibri - Кино-литературен фестивал (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ Jeleva, Pavlina. "FNE at 40th Anniversary Golden Rose FF: Shakespeare Like a Street Dog - FilmNewEurope.com". www.filmneweurope.com. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ ""Шекспир като улично куче" на Валери Йорданов тръгва по кината от 3 февруари". www.24plovdiv.bg. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ "Шекспир като улично куче на Валери Йорданов - Българска национална телевизия". bnt.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ "Победителите от 40-ия фестивал на българския игрален филм „Златна роза" Варна, 23-29 септември 2022 г. - Златна роза" (in Bulgarian). 2022-09-29. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ "„Златна роза" 2022: най-много награди за филмите „Майка" и „Шекспир като улично куче"". Градското Списание (in Bulgarian). 2022-09-30. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
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