The 11th Grade (Bulgarian: XIa) is a 2015 Bulgarian comedy-drama film directed by Georgi D. Kostov (in his directorial debut) and written by Nikolay Kolev.[2] Starring Yana Marinova, Nikolai Sotirov and Bashar Rahal.[3]

The 11th Grade
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGeorgi D. Kostov
Written byNikolay Kolev
StarringYana Marinova
Nikolai Sotirov
Bashar Rahal
CinematographyEmil Topuzov
Edited byGeorgi D. Kostov
Julian Minkov
Music byVentsislav Lalev
Svilen Nachev
Production
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Korund X
Distributed byNu Boyana Film Studios
Release dates
  • 8 October 2015 (2015-10-08) (Golden Rose)
  • 29 January 2016 (2016-01-29) (Bulgaria)
Running time
84 minutes
CountryBulgaria
LanguageBulgarian
Box office697.593 BGN[1]

Synopsis

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Lina is a former dancesport competitor who starts working as a literature teacher at an elite metropolitan high school. However, she will go to war with the upper class students, especially with Simona and Natalia, who go to school mainly for the pleasure of making life miserable for their poor teachers.[4][5]

Cast

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The actors participating in this film are:[6]

  • Yana Marinova as Lina
  • Nikolai Sotirov as Asen Petrov
  • Bashar Rahal as Iván
  • Ralitsa Paskaleva as Simona
  • Boris Kashev as Biser
  • Ioan Lov as Valery
  • Veselin Troyanov as Ignat
  • Boyka Velkova
  • Stanislav Yanevski
  • Daria Simeonova

Release

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It had its world premiere on 8 October 2015, at the Golden Rose Film Festival.[7] It was commercially released on 29 January 2016, in Bulgarian theaters.[4]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2016 Golden Rose Film Festival Best Actress Yana Marinova Nominated [8]
Best Sound Svetlosar Georgiev Won (Tied with "Losers")

Sequel

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On September 15, 2017, a sequel titled XIIa was released, this time starring Radina Kardzhilova.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Топ 10 на боксофис - За периода от 25.03.2016 до 27.03.2016". cinefish.bg. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  2. ^ ""11-и "А" покори родните киносалони, но не бързайте и вие да го гледате - Култура". 20 June 2023. Archived from the original on 20 June 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  3. ^ Daily, Gabrovo (20 July 2017). ""Кино на поляната" в Русевци с нов български филм". Габрово Daily (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  4. ^ a b СЛАВЕЙКОВ, Площад (22 January 2016). "Нова стратегия в БГ киното: пускат филмите изневиделица". Площад Славейков (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Българска национална филмотека". bnf.bg. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  6. ^ "250films.net". 250films.net. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  7. ^ Dobroiu, Ștefan (29 September 2015). "The 33rd Golden Rose Film Festival to kick off on 2 October". Cineuropa. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  8. ^ Jeleva, Pavlina. "Losers Wins Bulgarian Film Academy Awards - FilmNewEurope.com". www.filmneweurope.com. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  9. ^ "11А с продължение и нова главна актриса". bulevard.bg. 15 September 2017. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
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