Because I Love Bad Weather (Bulgarian: Защото обичам лошото време) is a 2024 Bulgarian romantic comedy-drama film[1] written and directed by Yana Lekarska in her directorial debut.[2] Starring Neda Spasova and Vladimir Mihaylov[3] accompanied by Boryana Puncheva, Eleni Dekidis, Ivan Barnev and Veselin Rankov.[4]
| Because I Love Bad Weather | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Yana Lekarska |
| Written by | Yana Lekarska |
| Produced by | Alexander Kalinov Bogomil Kalinov Kalin Kalinov |
| Starring | Neda Spasova Vladimir Mihaylov |
| Cinematography | Mladen Minev |
| Edited by | Donka Ivanova |
| Music by | Boris Karadimchey |
Production company | Invictus |
Release dates |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Language | Bulgarian |
Synopsis
editIrina is a young woman trapped in her own life who longs to be truly happy. She searches for her lost joy and forgotten dreams, she meets again with Boris, an old friend she hasn't seen since her childhood.[5]
Cast
edit- Neda Spasova as Irina
- Vladimir Mihaylov as Boris
- Boryana Puncheva as Miss Temenuga
- Eleni Dekidis as Maria
- Ivan Barnev as Radio Host
- Veselin Rankov as Dimo
Production
editPrincipal photography began on May 27, 2023,[6] and ended on June 16, 2023,[7] in Varvara, Ahtopol and Sinemorets, Bulgaria.[8][9][10]
Release
editIt had its premiere on March 16, 2024, at the 28th Sofia International Film Festival,[11] then was commercially released on April 5, 2024, in Bulgarian theaters.[12]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28th Sofia International Film Festival | Grand Prix | Because I Love Bad Weather | Nominated | [13] |
| Audience Award | Won | ||||
| Vasil Gendov Awards | Best Feature Film | Nominated | [14][15] | ||
| Best Actress | Neda Spasova | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Vladimir Mihaylov | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Yana Lekarska | Nominated | |||
| Best Debut Film | Because I Love Bad Weather | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Неда Спасова и Владо Михайлов заснеха "Защото обичам". Art Portal News (in Bulgarian). 2023-06-18. Archived from the original on 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ "Екипът на "Защото обичам лошото време" разказва". Radio Bulgaria (in Bulgarian). Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ "Неда Спасова и Владо Михайлов: "Защото обичам лошото време" е за втория шанс". Nova (in Bulgarian). Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ Чертова, Марина. "Режисьорът Яна Лекарска пред Lupa.bg: Иска ми се "Защото обичам лошото време" да стопли душата на зрителите". Lupa. Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ "Филмът "Защото обичам лошото време" е в кината от днес". Eva (in Bulgarian). Archived from the original on 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ "27 май 2023. Първи снимачен ден". Facebook. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ Lambrinova, Katerina. "PRODUCTION: Bulgarian Director Yana Lekarska Wraps Shooting Debut Feature Because I Love Bad Weather". Film New Europe. Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ Томова, Екатерина. "Режисьорът Яна Лекарска пред "Телеграф": Заснехме за 18 дни "Защото обичам лошото време"!". Telegraph (in Bulgarian). Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ "Новият български филм "Защото обичам лошото време" тръгва по кината в цялата страна от 5 април". Bulgarian News Agency (in Bulgarian). Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ "Приключиха снимките на новия български филм "Защото обичам лошото време"". Bulgarian National Film Center. Archived from the original on 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ Атанасова, Надя. "Защото обичам лошото време с премиера на София филм фест". Radio Bulgaria (in Bulgarian). Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ "Бляскава премиера за новия български филм "Защото обичам лошото време"". БГ Радио (in Bulgarian). Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ Димитрова, Кремена (2024-03-25). "Наградите на София Филм Фест - 2024". Bulgarian National Film Center (in Bulgarian). Archived from the original on 2024-07-16. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ "Номинации за наградите на Съюза на филмовите дейци "Васил Гендов" 2024". Kinoto.bg. Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ Lambrinova, Katerina. "Bulgarian/German Coproductions Win Awards at Vasil Gendov Awards 2024". Film New Europe. Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.