MOTHER DIED TODAY

България |
2024 |
29 мин.

Script: Katerina Lambrinova, Philip Andreev
Director: Philip Andreev
Cinematography: Georgi Andreev
Music: Hristo Namliev

Cast: Alexander Benev, Elina Karastoyanova, Yossif Surchadzhiev, Tanya Shahova, Svetla Tsotsorkova, Dimitar Petkov, Tsvetan Alexiev, Iren Petrova, Mak Marinov, Alexander Kanev

Production: Borough Film – Vladimir Andreev, Katerina Lambrinova, Georgi Andreev
Co-production: Right Solutions – Todor G. Todorov, Soul Food – Tonislav Hristov, Andrea Stanoeva, Dolly Media Studio – Dobromir Chochov

Supported by: Bulgarian National Film Center

Alexander has returned from Denmark to attend the funeral of his mother. Instead of facing up to his estranged relatives, however, he chooses to embark, together with his teenage sister Kalina, on a journey through the city, probably in search of their ever-absent father. Amid meeting old friends and visiting places of the past, they rediscover their closeness to each other.

Festivals & Awards:

  • 2024 Sofia International Film Fest, competition;
  • 2024 Sofia International Film Fest on the Coast, Best Short Film Award Winner; –
  • Nomination for the 2024 Vasil Gendov Awards of the Union of Bulgarian Filmmakers

Philip Andreev graduated from the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts as a film and TV director. He is the scriptwriter/director of several shorts, including The Little Prince and I Don’t Want to Grow Up, having won multiple festival nominations and awards. He has also worked as an assistant director in many Bulgarian and international films, commercials, and music videos.