- “The World Is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner” (2008) – This Bulgarian film tells the story of a young Bulgarian man who suffers memory loss after a car accident and embarks on a journey to discover his past, which takes him through different parts of Bulgaria.
- “Undercover” (2019) – This crime thriller, based on real events, follows an investigative journalist who goes undercover to expose a large-scale money laundering operation in Bulgaria. The movie showcases the gritty side of Sofia, the capital city.
- “Eastern Plays” (2009) – Set in Sofia, this drama explores the lives of two brothers. One is a troubled artist struggling with addiction, while the other becomes involved with a group of neo-Nazis. The film delves into themes of family, identity, and extremism.
- “Kamen Kalevov” (2010) – This Bulgarian drama takes place in a small town in the Rhodope Mountains. It follows the story of an elderly man named Kamen who is faced with guilt and regret from events that occurred during World War II. The film highlights the beauty of the Bulgarian countryside.
- “The Lesson” (2014) – Set in a small Bulgarian town, this drama focuses on a high school teacher’s struggles to maintain her authority and control over her unruly students. The film examines social and economic issues affecting contemporary Bulgaria.
- “Under the Yoke” by Ivan Vazov: Published in 1888, this classic novel is set during the Bulgarian struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire in the late 19th century. It offers a powerful portrayal of the Bulgarian national spirit and explores the themes of love, freedom, and sacrifice.
- “The White Gentleman” by Georgi Stoyanov: This novel, published in 1945, takes place during World War II and is set in Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital. It follows the story of a young Bulgarian man who becomes involved in the resistance movement against the Nazi occupation.
- “The Barbarians” by Iliya Troyanov: In this novel, published in 2008, the author explores the history of Bulgaria through the eyes of a fictional Ottoman ambassador. It offers insights into the country’s rich cultural heritage, turbulent past, and complex relationship with its neighbours.
- “Zift” by Vladislav Todorov: Set in 1963 Sofia, this neo-noir crime novel follows the story of a recently released convict trying to unravel the mystery behind his wrongful conviction. It provides a gritty and atmospheric portrayal of post-war Bulgaria and its underworld.
- “The Physics of Sorrow” by Georgi Gospodinov: This contemporary novel, published in 2011, intertwines personal and national histories. Its magical realist style takes readers on a journey through time and space, exploring themes of nostalgia, loss, and identity in the context of Bulgaria’s turbulent past.
WANDERLIST: Bulgaria in books and on film
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