Merak
Dzhovani Gospodinov — 2020 — 22’
In the mountains of south-west Bulgaria, according to Slavic pagan tradition, the so-called ‘Kukeri’ come together at the beginning of each year and perform a ritual to chase away evil spirits. Intertwining observation and imagination through documentary and staged sequences, the film follows group leader Vladi, his animals and his close ones as this forgotten community begin their methodical preparation for the new year.
| Director | Dzhovani Gospodinov |
| Producer | Dzhovani Gospodinov |
| Director of photography | Dzhovani Gospodinov & Roman Koblov |
| Editing | Pia Dumont |
| Script | Dzhovani Gospodinov |
| Music | Jing Er |
| Category | Landscape |
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