Eastern Plays - Official Selection Palm Springs Internation Film Festival 2011
Official Selection Palm Springs Internation Film Festival 2011
Bulgaria Nominates ‘Eastern Plays’ for Oscar for Foreign Language Film
12th Cinemanila International Film Festival 2010 Winners - Manila
Grand Jury Prize: Eastern Plays by Kamen Kalev
14TH SOFIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2010
SPECIAL MENTION AWARD OF THE JURY goes to ‘EASTERN PLAYS’ (Bulgaria) by director KAMEN KALEV.
THE KODAK AWARD FOR BEST BULGARIAN FEATURE FILM goes to ‘EASTERN PLAYS’ by director KAMEN KALEV.
THE KODAK AWARD FOR BEST BULGARIAN FEATURE FILM goes to ‘EASTERN PLAYS’ by director KAMEN KALEV.
11th INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA
Best Director
MARCH 2010
DVD Release of Eastern Plays
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15th Vilnius International Film Festival 2010
Director Kamen Kalev Wins the Main Prize ForEastern Plays
Eastern Plays by Bulgarian director Kamen Kalev won the ‘New Europe - New Names’ competition programme when the winners were announced at Vilnius International Film Festival ‘Kino Pavasaris’ during the closing ceremony on April 2nd. Both the award and the prize money, established by the Vilnius municipality, were accepted on Kalev’s behalf by the Bulgarian actress, Nikolina Yancheva, who starred in the film.
This was the second year running that a Bulgarian director took the festival’s main prize.
Best Film
Eastern Plays, Director Kamen Kalev (Bulgaria, Sweden)
CICAE Prize
Eastern Plays, Director Kamen Kalev (Bulgaria, Sweden)
Eastern Plays by Bulgarian director Kamen Kalev won the ‘New Europe - New Names’ competition programme when the winners were announced at Vilnius International Film Festival ‘Kino Pavasaris’ during the closing ceremony on April 2nd. Both the award and the prize money, established by the Vilnius municipality, were accepted on Kalev’s behalf by the Bulgarian actress, Nikolina Yancheva, who starred in the film.
This was the second year running that a Bulgarian director took the festival’s main prize.
Best Film
Eastern Plays, Director Kamen Kalev (Bulgaria, Sweden)
CICAE Prize
Eastern Plays, Director Kamen Kalev (Bulgaria, Sweden)
11th International Film Festival Bratislava
Best Director
Kamen Kalev for the motion picture Eastern Plays
For rendering a tough and complex social situation in very naked emotional terms, via an original, contemporary film language.
Best Actor - Christo Christov
Ex-aequo / Post-mortem
Christo Christov for best performance in motion picture. A posthumous award for an actor who lends humanity and tenderness to a character living on the edge.
Ecumenical Jury Award
Eastern Plays with director Kamen Kalev
The film tells a story of two brothers from Sofia, living an unbearable situation: family and society isolation, superficial relations, alcoholism, hooliganism, violence and racism. A series of meetings with a young Turkish woman (love) and a mysterious old man (faith) reveals the possibility of change. This life-affirming film doesn’t propose a simple solution, yet it offers a message of hope.
Kamen Kalev for the motion picture Eastern Plays
For rendering a tough and complex social situation in very naked emotional terms, via an original, contemporary film language.
Best Actor - Christo Christov
Ex-aequo / Post-mortem
Christo Christov for best performance in motion picture. A posthumous award for an actor who lends humanity and tenderness to a character living on the edge.
Ecumenical Jury Award
Eastern Plays with director Kamen Kalev
The film tells a story of two brothers from Sofia, living an unbearable situation: family and society isolation, superficial relations, alcoholism, hooliganism, violence and racism. A series of meetings with a young Turkish woman (love) and a mysterious old man (faith) reveals the possibility of change. This life-affirming film doesn’t propose a simple solution, yet it offers a message of hope.
"Eastern plays" trailer with french subtitles
“Eastern plays” received an award for best European film at 26th Mons Film Festival
(added on 06.03.2010)
(added on 06.03.2010)
First feature film by director Kamen Kalev won the competition of 26th International Mons Film Festival and was honored as best European film.
At 26th edition of the festival were presented more than 80 features and 35 short films from all backgrounds and from different parts of the world.
Since the beginning of 2010 “Eastern plays” received three European awards – Grand Jury prize at Angers Film Festival, CEE award at Trieste Film Festival and best European film at Mons Film Festival.
“Eastern plays” is the Bulgarian representative at International competition for first and second film at 14th International Sofia Film Festival ( 5-th – 14th) march 2010.
The story about two brothers searching for their own truth in life and for their way to their own self and to the other one turned into favorite film not only for Bulgarian viewers but for a foreign audience because of its honesty of telling the story.
At 26th edition of the festival were presented more than 80 features and 35 short films from all backgrounds and from different parts of the world.
Since the beginning of 2010 “Eastern plays” received three European awards – Grand Jury prize at Angers Film Festival, CEE award at Trieste Film Festival and best European film at Mons Film Festival.
“Eastern plays” is the Bulgarian representative at International competition for first and second film at 14th International Sofia Film Festival ( 5-th – 14th) march 2010.
The story about two brothers searching for their own truth in life and for their way to their own self and to the other one turned into favorite film not only for Bulgarian viewers but for a foreign audience because of its honesty of telling the story.
„Източни пиеси” с Голямата награда в Анже
За 22-ва поредна година на фестивала „Premiers Plans” в Анже, Франция се състезават европейски дебютни филми.
На 31 януари, българският филм „Източни пиеси” на режисьора Камен Калев спечели Голямата награда на фестивала (поделена), която включва финансова подкрепа за разпространението на наградения филм във Франция. Генерален директор на фестивала в Анже е Клод-Ерик Поару, директор на паневропейската верига Европа Синемас, към която е и Домът на киното.
„Източни пиеси” откри на 11 януари в София и на 29 януари във Варна новия сезон на инициативата „София Филм Фест за учащи” при препълнени зали. Домът на киното в София и Зала „Европа” на ФКЦ във Варна са част от веригата Европа Синемас, и сред целите на тези културни центрове е реализиране политиката на авторитетната европейска организация за промоция на европейско кино сред младежка аудитория. „Източни пиеси” откри на 16 януари новия сезон на „София Филм Фест на път” в Русе, отново с препълнена зала и ще участва в международния конкурс на предстоящия 14-ти международен София Филм Фест.
На 31 януари, българският филм „Източни пиеси” на режисьора Камен Калев спечели Голямата награда на фестивала (поделена), която включва финансова подкрепа за разпространението на наградения филм във Франция. Генерален директор на фестивала в Анже е Клод-Ерик Поару, директор на паневропейската верига Европа Синемас, към която е и Домът на киното.
„Източни пиеси” откри на 11 януари в София и на 29 януари във Варна новия сезон на инициативата „София Филм Фест за учащи” при препълнени зали. Домът на киното в София и Зала „Европа” на ФКЦ във Варна са част от веригата Европа Синемас, и сред целите на тези културни центрове е реализиране политиката на авторитетната европейска организация за промоция на европейско кино сред младежка аудитория. „Източни пиеси” откри на 16 януари новия сезон на „София Филм Фест на път” в Русе, отново с препълнена зала и ще участва в международния конкурс на предстоящия 14-ти международен София Филм Фест.
“Eastern plays” received an award in Trieste Film Festival
21st edition of Aple Adria Cinema – Trieste Film Festival ended on 28th of January, 2010.The Bulgarian film “Eastern plays” directed by Kamen Kalev received CEI Award 2010for the film that best interprets the contemporary reality and dialogue between cultures. The award was given to “Eastern plays” directed by Kamen Kalev for the capability to tell a story with efficiency and proportion, a story that is emblematic of the problems linked with globalisation and at the same time stresses the profound humanity of the leading characters.
CEI is part of the project EASTWEEK - NEW TALENT, GREAT MASTERS Following the successful launch of 2009, this event now consolidates itself with the involvement of an even larger number of film academies from the CEI area. The project curated by Elena Giuffrida foresees the arrival of many young people from Central and Eastern Europe to take part in the meetings, workshops and public masterclasses on directing and screenplay production. It provides an opportunity for learning and exchange for the festival’s young public, and a useful initiative for their future professional development.
At last year edition of Sofia Meetings ( part of the 13th Sofia Film Festival) in partnership with CEI was organized special discussion on modern state of distribution of European cinema with participants – some of the most famous world distributors in Europe.
CEI is part of the project EASTWEEK - NEW TALENT, GREAT MASTERS Following the successful launch of 2009, this event now consolidates itself with the involvement of an even larger number of film academies from the CEI area. The project curated by Elena Giuffrida foresees the arrival of many young people from Central and Eastern Europe to take part in the meetings, workshops and public masterclasses on directing and screenplay production. It provides an opportunity for learning and exchange for the festival’s young public, and a useful initiative for their future professional development.
At last year edition of Sofia Meetings ( part of the 13th Sofia Film Festival) in partnership with CEI was organized special discussion on modern state of distribution of European cinema with participants – some of the most famous world distributors in Europe.
"Eastern Plays" received a special prize at last edition of Estoril Film festival
The Bulgarian feature film directed by Kamen Kalev “Eastern plays” received the SPECIAL PRIZE OF THE JURY - JOÃO BÉNARD DA COSTA at last edition of Estoril Film festival.
“Eastern plays” was part of the festival competition and one of the 12 films in official selection of Estoril Film Festival.
The Estoril Film Festival has become a mandatory reference in the landscape of international festivals and intends once again to celebrate Cinema as the true Seventh Art, not only confronting its past, present and future but also its permanent relationship to the other forms of artistic expression. It also intends to be a meeting point between the audience and the filmmakers as well as well-respected figures of the art world, creating a permanent stage for discussion, reflection, debate and above all a space where one can discover or rediscover the Cinematic Arts.
The Estoril Film Festival has various sections – In Competition; Out of Competition, with the presence of great international directors and actors; Retrospectives; Tributes; Master Classes; Annual Meeting of European Distributors; Meeting Point of the main European Film Schools; Rare Film-Makers; CinemArt – the artists and the cinematic arts; Cinema and Its History; Exhibits; Concerts through which Estoril will definitively become a meeting point between the audience, the film professionals, journalists and all those who wish to enjoy and enrich their connection to Cinema.
For more details you can also visit festival website:
http://www.estoril-filmfestival.com/en/press-media/news-and-newsletter
“Eastern plays” was part of the festival competition and one of the 12 films in official selection of Estoril Film Festival.
The Estoril Film Festival has become a mandatory reference in the landscape of international festivals and intends once again to celebrate Cinema as the true Seventh Art, not only confronting its past, present and future but also its permanent relationship to the other forms of artistic expression. It also intends to be a meeting point between the audience and the filmmakers as well as well-respected figures of the art world, creating a permanent stage for discussion, reflection, debate and above all a space where one can discover or rediscover the Cinematic Arts.
The Estoril Film Festival has various sections – In Competition; Out of Competition, with the presence of great international directors and actors; Retrospectives; Tributes; Master Classes; Annual Meeting of European Distributors; Meeting Point of the main European Film Schools; Rare Film-Makers; CinemArt – the artists and the cinematic arts; Cinema and Its History; Exhibits; Concerts through which Estoril will definitively become a meeting point between the audience, the film professionals, journalists and all those who wish to enjoy and enrich their connection to Cinema.
For more details you can also visit festival website:
http://www.estoril-filmfestival.com/en/press-media/news-and-newsletter
Awards: The Antalya award, The Warsaw award, The Tokyo award
The Antalya award
Bulgarian film “Eastern Plays” directed by Kamen Kalev won the award of youth jury at 46thAntalya Golden Orange Film festival. “Eastern Plays” was part of the international competition at 46thAntalya Film Festival and the award was given to Turkish actress Hatidje Aslan who is part of the movie cast. Antalya Golden Orange Film festival is the oldest Turkish film festival and its awards have the same importance among cinema makers as the Oscars.
The Warsaw аward
“Eastern plays” received the award for best film in 1-2 competition of 25th Warsaw Film Festival.
1-2 COMPETITION is for first and second feature films by directors from all over the world. The Awards has financial equivalent of 20.000 PLN and it’s funded by Alior Bank. The jury 1-2 competition: Kasia Rosłaniec, director (Polska), Stephan Komandarev, director (Bulgaria), Ilmar Raag, director (Estonia) awarded 2 joint first prizes – to EASTERN PLAYS / WSCHODNIE ZABAWY directed by Kamen Kalev (Bulgaria) and to SHEVA DAKOT BE'GAN EDEN/ SEVEN MINUTES IN HEAVEN / SIEDEM MINUT W NIEBIE directed by Omri Givon (Israel).
The Tokyo аwards
"Eastern Plays," by Kamen Kalev won the top prize at the 22ndTokyo International Film Festival.
The movie's director Kamen Kalev was also given the best director award, and the best actor award went to Christo Christov, who played himself as the main character. "Eastern Plays," Kalev's first feature film was among 15 works entered in the main competition section for the Tokyo Sakura Grand Prix, the top award which comes with prize money of $50,000.
“I was really almost shocked that Christo received the award for best actor," Kalev said at a press conference following the film festival's award ceremony. "I was thinking that an award should be something that encourages people to keep going (but realized) it's also a memory that you create."
Mexican-born director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, who headed the six-member international jury for the competition section, praised Kalev for a work that "stands out" from the others.
"It's a film that, in a few words, in a subtle way, captures the essence of young people in a very dramatic and complex social, economic situation with racist problems, surrounded and trapped in the world we're living in. And there's a note at the end, which is hope," Inarritu said.
Bulgarian film “Eastern Plays” directed by Kamen Kalev won the award of youth jury at 46thAntalya Golden Orange Film festival. “Eastern Plays” was part of the international competition at 46thAntalya Film Festival and the award was given to Turkish actress Hatidje Aslan who is part of the movie cast. Antalya Golden Orange Film festival is the oldest Turkish film festival and its awards have the same importance among cinema makers as the Oscars.
The Warsaw аward
“Eastern plays” received the award for best film in 1-2 competition of 25th Warsaw Film Festival.
1-2 COMPETITION is for first and second feature films by directors from all over the world. The Awards has financial equivalent of 20.000 PLN and it’s funded by Alior Bank. The jury 1-2 competition: Kasia Rosłaniec, director (Polska), Stephan Komandarev, director (Bulgaria), Ilmar Raag, director (Estonia) awarded 2 joint first prizes – to EASTERN PLAYS / WSCHODNIE ZABAWY directed by Kamen Kalev (Bulgaria) and to SHEVA DAKOT BE'GAN EDEN/ SEVEN MINUTES IN HEAVEN / SIEDEM MINUT W NIEBIE directed by Omri Givon (Israel).
The Tokyo аwards
"Eastern Plays," by Kamen Kalev won the top prize at the 22ndTokyo International Film Festival.
The movie's director Kamen Kalev was also given the best director award, and the best actor award went to Christo Christov, who played himself as the main character. "Eastern Plays," Kalev's first feature film was among 15 works entered in the main competition section for the Tokyo Sakura Grand Prix, the top award which comes with prize money of $50,000.
“I was really almost shocked that Christo received the award for best actor," Kalev said at a press conference following the film festival's award ceremony. "I was thinking that an award should be something that encourages people to keep going (but realized) it's also a memory that you create."
Mexican-born director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, who headed the six-member international jury for the competition section, praised Kalev for a work that "stands out" from the others.
"It's a film that, in a few words, in a subtle way, captures the essence of young people in a very dramatic and complex social, economic situation with racist problems, surrounded and trapped in the world we're living in. And there's a note at the end, which is hope," Inarritu said.
Critically acclaimed Bulgarian film's hit songs released on first studio album from the Bulgarian band Nasekomix.
The album “Adam's Bushes Eva's Deep” is co-produced by Nasekomix, the award winning London breakbeat producer Ilian Walker a.k.a. IIs and Anguel Christanov (Art Eternal) and is released this week both internationally and in Bulgaria. Two of the songs in the album – “Inject Me With Love" and “Lady Song” appear in the feature film “Eastern Plays”, directed by Kamen Kalev, which won the top prize at the Tokyo International Film Festival, and the awards for best director and best actor. Some of Nasekomix's most successful live performances were at premieres of the film at this years Cannes International Film Festival and Sarajevo Film Festival.
The music of Nasekomix is full of life and energy, bridging the gap between the band's jazz and rock roots and electronic styles, mixing acoustic elements such as accordions and live drums with the polished sound and vitality of cutting-edge production. The music is memorable and deep with the emotion-filled lyrics written by Andronia Popova and Mariy Rosen.
Nasekomix are: Andronia Popova – vocals, accordion, keyboards; Mihail Josifov – guitar, keyboards, vocals; Todor Karastoianov – drums, vocals, machines and George Donchev – bass. The story of the band began in 2001 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The name of the band is a play on words in Bulgarian – “nasekomo” means “insect”, and “komix” means “comics”. Nasekomix have released one multimedia/interactive album - “Insectomix”, and one single before the new album. The real power of the band lies in its live performances, which are always highlights of Sofia's burgeoning underground music scene.
“Adam's Bushes Eva's Deep” is available now through the iTunes and other internet platforms worldwide. The Bulgarian publisher of the album is Saturn Music (www.saturngroup.eu). The album “Adam’s Bushes Eva’s Deep” is on sale starting from this week in music stores throughout Bulgaria. You can also order the album at meloman-bg.com/ (delivery only within Bulgaria).
Find Nasekomix at www.myspace.com/nasekomix
The music of Nasekomix is full of life and energy, bridging the gap between the band's jazz and rock roots and electronic styles, mixing acoustic elements such as accordions and live drums with the polished sound and vitality of cutting-edge production. The music is memorable and deep with the emotion-filled lyrics written by Andronia Popova and Mariy Rosen.
Nasekomix are: Andronia Popova – vocals, accordion, keyboards; Mihail Josifov – guitar, keyboards, vocals; Todor Karastoianov – drums, vocals, machines and George Donchev – bass. The story of the band began in 2001 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The name of the band is a play on words in Bulgarian – “nasekomo” means “insect”, and “komix” means “comics”. Nasekomix have released one multimedia/interactive album - “Insectomix”, and one single before the new album. The real power of the band lies in its live performances, which are always highlights of Sofia's burgeoning underground music scene.
“Adam's Bushes Eva's Deep” is available now through the iTunes and other internet platforms worldwide. The Bulgarian publisher of the album is Saturn Music (www.saturngroup.eu). The album “Adam’s Bushes Eva’s Deep” is on sale starting from this week in music stores throughout Bulgaria. You can also order the album at meloman-bg.com/ (delivery only within Bulgaria).
Find Nasekomix at www.myspace.com/nasekomix
See the film in June, July, August, September, October, November and December 2009 in:
Barcelona LUX Awards – on December 1st and 2nd
Tallinn Black Nights FF – November 27th till December 4th - www.poff.ee
Bratislava IFF – from November 27th till December 4th - www.iffbratislava.sk
Thessaloniki International Film Festival – from the 13th till the 22nd of November - www.filmfestival.gr
Taipei Golden Horse - from 6th till 26th of November - www.filmfestivalworld.com
Sevilla European FF - from November 6th till 14th - www.festivaldesevilla.com
Mostra IFF - from October 23rd till November 5th - www.mostra.org
Tokyo IFF - from 17th till 25th of October - www.tiff-jp.net
Warsaw Film Festival - from October 9th till 18th - www.wff.pl
Haifa International Film Festival – from the 3rd till the 10th of October – www.haifaff.co.il
Calgary IFF – from 25th of September till 4th of October – www.calgaryfilm.com
Helsinki IIF – from 17th till 27th of September – www.hiff.fi
Cinefest IFF – from 11th till 20th of September – www.cinefest.com
Sarajevo Film Festival - on the 16th of August - www.sff.ba
Melbourne IFF – from the 24th of July till the 9th of August - www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au
Munchen Film Festival – from the 24th of June till the 4th of July - www.filmfest-muenchen.de
Bruxelles at the Arenberg - from the 24th of June till 1st of July - www.arenberg.be
Milan - from 10th till 16th of June - www.agisanec.lazio.it
Rome - from 5th till 11th of June
Paris at the Forum des Images - the 3rd and 5th of June
Marseille at the Alhambra - from 26th of May till 31st of June - www.alhambracine.com
Tallinn Black Nights FF – November 27th till December 4th - www.poff.ee
Bratislava IFF – from November 27th till December 4th - www.iffbratislava.sk
Thessaloniki International Film Festival – from the 13th till the 22nd of November - www.filmfestival.gr
Taipei Golden Horse - from 6th till 26th of November - www.filmfestivalworld.com
Sevilla European FF - from November 6th till 14th - www.festivaldesevilla.com
Mostra IFF - from October 23rd till November 5th - www.mostra.org
Tokyo IFF - from 17th till 25th of October - www.tiff-jp.net
Warsaw Film Festival - from October 9th till 18th - www.wff.pl
Haifa International Film Festival – from the 3rd till the 10th of October – www.haifaff.co.il
Calgary IFF – from 25th of September till 4th of October – www.calgaryfilm.com
Helsinki IIF – from 17th till 27th of September – www.hiff.fi
Cinefest IFF – from 11th till 20th of September – www.cinefest.com
Sarajevo Film Festival - on the 16th of August - www.sff.ba
Melbourne IFF – from the 24th of July till the 9th of August - www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au
Munchen Film Festival – from the 24th of June till the 4th of July - www.filmfest-muenchen.de
Bruxelles at the Arenberg - from the 24th of June till 1st of July - www.arenberg.be
Milan - from 10th till 16th of June - www.agisanec.lazio.it
Rome - from 5th till 11th of June
Paris at the Forum des Images - the 3rd and 5th of June
Marseille at the Alhambra - from 26th of May till 31st of June - www.alhambracine.com
The bulgarian movie ¨Eastern Plays directed by Kamen Kalev has been nominated officially for the European Parliament's LUX´09 Cinema Prize. You can read the letter from Gérard ONESTA (Vice-President of the European Parliament,
Responsible for the LUX Prize) here. (from 03.06.2009)
On June 12th, in Brussels, the remaining feature films selected to participate in the contest for LUX´09 Cinema Prize will be announced. In 2007 this prize was created by the European Parliament to support the European Film Industry aiming at development and stimulation of the cultural variety and the cultural events on the territory of Europe. LUX´09 Cinema Prize is under the auspices of the European Parliament and supports the film distribution within the European Union, especially of films that are taking active part in the social European debate.
Only three of the ten films selected will compete for LUX Prize-nominees - they will be announced during Venice International Film Festival that will take place from September 2nd till September 12th, 2009. Will ¨Eastern plays ¨ be one of them? We will soon find out.
The films that won the European LUX´s Cinema Prize for 2007 and 2008 are respectively: ¨The Edge of Heaven ¨ of the director Fatih Akin and ¨The silence of Lorna ¨ of the brothers Dardenne.
The date of the official ceremony for the LUX´09 Cinema Prize has been announced for November 25th, 2009. The place - Strasbourg (France) the official seat of the European Parliament.
Only three of the ten films selected will compete for LUX Prize-nominees - they will be announced during Venice International Film Festival that will take place from September 2nd till September 12th, 2009. Will ¨Eastern plays ¨ be one of them? We will soon find out.
The films that won the European LUX´s Cinema Prize for 2007 and 2008 are respectively: ¨The Edge of Heaven ¨ of the director Fatih Akin and ¨The silence of Lorna ¨ of the brothers Dardenne.
The date of the official ceremony for the LUX´09 Cinema Prize has been announced for November 25th, 2009. The place - Strasbourg (France) the official seat of the European Parliament.
Sunday 17th - 9:00 AM - Palais Stéphanie (Press & Industry),
followed by Q&A with the public
Sunday 17th- 5:00 PM - Palais Stéphanie (Official)
Monday 18th- 12:00 AM - Riviera 1 (Market)
Monday 18th - 10:00 PM - Studio 13,
followed by Q&A with the public
Tuesday 19th - 1:30 PM - Riviera 2 (Market)
Tuesday 19th - 10:30 PM - Cinema les Arcades,
followed by Q&A with the public
followed by Q&A with the public
Sunday 17th- 5:00 PM - Palais Stéphanie (Official)
Monday 18th- 12:00 AM - Riviera 1 (Market)
Monday 18th - 10:00 PM - Studio 13,
followed by Q&A with the public
Tuesday 19th - 1:30 PM - Riviera 2 (Market)
Tuesday 19th - 10:30 PM - Cinema les Arcades,
followed by Q&A with the public
