By definition, short films range from a few minutes to about 40 minutes in length, and their purpose is to provide us with a closer and deeper understanding of real-life events, inspiring personal stories, and cultural beliefs.
They raise awareness about various important topics, such as:
- our society and daily life;
- the policies implemented by the country;
- the environmental impact triggered by human beings through everyday choices and habits, etc.
These talented Bulgarian actors, directors, producers, and others show us how to use our voices as powerful tools for creating change. They have built a platform that connects people with the opportunity to step into someone else’s shoes and learn about the magnificent feeling of empathy.
My goal is to encourage you to form your own opinion about the story. Therefore, I will not provide a review for each movie, only a powerful quote that can be linked to the main narrative.
Let’s watch some of the best Bulgarian short films that will impress and melt our hearts (with English subtitles).
I. Добри / Dobry (2016)
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”, Aesop
II. Сляпата Вайша / Blind Vaysha (2016) – based on the eponymous short story written by Georgi Gospodinov
“When you have no future, you vote for the past.”, Georgi Gospodinov
III. Дърво без корен / Tree without a root (2013) – based on the eponymous short story written by Nikolay Haytov
“Return to the root and you will find the meaning.”, Sengcan
IV. Любов / Love (2016)
“The closest thing to being cared for is to care for someone else.”, Carson Mcmullers
V. Солено и Сладко / Salty & Sweet (2011)
“When we are children, we seldom think of the future. This innocence leaves us free to enjoy ourselves as few adults can. The day we fret about the future is the day we leave our childhood behind.”, Patrick Rothfuss
I also recommend you watch:
“Магаре / Donkey” (2021); “Чест / Pride ” (2013); “Maika mi calling” (2015); 1999 (2022); ” За какво служи хлябът / What`s the purpose of bread” (2015); “Ботев е идиот / Botev is an idiot” (2012); “Ани има рожден ден / Annie has a birthday” (2016); “Див чесън / Wild garlic” (2020); “Гардеробното / The cloakroom” (2024); “Муза / Muse” (2023); “Учител / Teacher” (2014).
I hope you enjoyed these Bulgarian masterpieces!
