Petar Valchanov

“Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov, the acclaimed Bulgarian directing duo, have returned to the Karlovy Vary Film Festival with their new film, 'Black Money for White Nights.' The film, set in 2022, serves as an indictment of modern Bulgarian corruption and moral decay. The directors previously won the Crystal Globe at the festival in 2019 for their film 'The Father,' which represented Bulgaria in the foreign-language film Oscar race. Their latest work continues their exploration of complex social and political themes in Bulgarian society.”

“A new film by Bulgarian directors Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov, set in post-Soviet society, is set to debut at the Karlovy Vary festival. The film is part of the main competition, where the directors previously won in 2019 with 'The Father.' The film's plot centers on an aging couple whose dreams are affected by the Ukraine invasion.”

“Cercamon has secured sales rights for the tragicomedy 'Black Money for White Nights,' which will have its world premiere at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival as part of the Crystal Globe Competition. The film is a co-production between Bulgaria and Greece, directed by Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov. The directors also co-wrote the screenplay with Decho Taralezhkov. The story centers around Marina, a 65-year-old maternity nurse, though details about her journey remain undisclosed in the initial report. The film is expected to draw attention for its unique blend of tragedy and comedy, as well as its international collaboration and festival debut.”