HENNY. FRIENDSHIP—MEANING AND SALVATION

Bulgaria |
2023 |
35 мин.

Script: Tatyana Granitova
Director: Ivan Nichev, Lubomir Popov
Cinematography: Dimitаr Krumov
Music: Stefan Dimitrov

Cast: Dilyan Nikolov, Iliyan Kanev, Katrin Dimitrova

Production: Aleph Center for Jewish-Bulgarian Cooperation

Supported by the Municipality of Burgas, National Council for Cooperation on Ethnic and Integration Issues at the Council of Ministers, Masterhaus-Boshnakov, Port Flot Burgas, GoldHurst Real Estate, BMF Port Burgas, Daniela Bozhinova, Dimitar Naydenov, Boris Aladjov, Tsoncho Ganev, Fraport Twin Star Airport Management, Bulgaria Air, OZK-Insurance, Marina Burgas Hotel, Zia Bakeries, Green Rent a Car, Devin

Henny, a girl from Israel, arrives in Burgas, where she meets two youngsters who are to accompany her on a memorial tour. Henny’s grandmother has survived the deportation of the Jews and wants her granddaughter to see the places in the city she feels connected to.

Ivan Nichev is a Bulgarian screenwriter and film director, winner of many national and international awards. His film Bulgarian Rhapsody, a coproduction with Israel, was the Bulgarian contender for the Oskars in 2014. He has also directed Bay Ganyo, Journey to Jerusalem, After the End of the World, and more feature films.

Lyubomir Popov is a Bulgarian actor and film director, who has worked on many productions, including “Mila from Mars” and “Violeta, Zhoro and Me”.