SpeculatorS (Bulgarian: Борсови играчи, lit. 'Stock market players') is a 2022 Bulgarian thriller drama film directed by Georgi D. Kostov and written by Aleksandar Chobanov & Scarlatov.[1] Starring Aleksandar Aleksiev, Daniel Angelov, Darin Angelov and Pavela Apostolova.
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| Directed by | Georgi D. Kostov |
| Written by | Aleksandar Chobanov Scarlatov |
| Produced by | Nickolay Christov Martin Iliev Iliev Scarlatov |
| Starring | Aleksandar Aleksiev Daniel Angelov Darin Angelov Pavela Apostolova |
| Cinematography | Martin Dimitrov |
| Edited by | Julian Minkov |
| Music by | Maria Karakusheva |
Production company | Korund X |
Release dates |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Languages | Bulgarian English |
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.[2] It was considered again when Mother was disqualified,[3] however, it was not selected.[4]
The movie was also nominated for the 2023 annual UBFM Awards (Union of the Bulgarian Film Makers) for Best Picture, Best Costume Design and Best Sound Design.
Synopsis
editVictor Angelov, a young finance professor at a top-tier Bulgarian university. His girlfriend Nikol is not happy with their relationship and she starts an affair with the highly successful box fighter Deyan. Crushed by her betrayal, Victor takes a new job at the brokerage company owned by his late father's partner, so that he can try to have Nikol back.[5]
Cast
editThe actors participating in this film are:[6]
- Aleksandar Aleksiev as Victor Angelov
- Daniel Angelov as Stamen
- Boryana Bratoeva as Nicole
- Darin Angelov as Deyan Valkanov
- Marian Valev as Kamen
- Dimitar Banenkin as Ranghel Valkanov
- Radina Kardjilova as Ralitza Raykova
Release
editThe official domestic release of the film was on May 20, 2022.[7] It then had a premiere on September 28, 2022, at the Golden Rose Film Festival.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Борсови играчи (2022) - Zamunda.NET". zamunda-net.com (in Bulgarian). 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.
- ^ "SPECULATORS - GOLDEN ROSE 2022". fccvarna.bg. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ "Борсови играчи". 2023-03-18. Archived from the original on 2023-03-18. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ Jeleva, Pavlina. "FNE at 40th Anniversary Golden Rose FF: Speculators - FilmNewEurope.com". www.filmneweurope.com. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ "Program - GOLDEN ROSE". 2023-03-18. Archived from the original on 2023-03-18. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
External links
edit- SpeculatorS at IMDb
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