The Last Seagull

Name: The Last Seagull
Director: Tonislav Hristov
Released: 2023

Tonislav Hristov 2023

Ivan, 58, is a “seagull”: a Bulgarian ladies’ man, who’s been charming female tourists at Sunny Beach since communist times. After 40 years, he wants to settle down, but it’s not easy. With no savings and no tourists during the pandemic, he scrapes by washing cars and windows. He tries to connect with Russian women, offering help with EU visas and property, but realizes he’s no longer seen as a serious partner. Beneath his bravado lies a deeper wound: an estranged adult son in Ukraine who refuses contact. As spring 2022 begins, Ivan wonders if it’s finally time to reach out and mend what’s broken before it’s too late.

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Running Time:

77 min.

Spoken Languages:

Bulgarian, English, Russian

Subtitles:

English

Directors:

Tonislav Hristov

Producers:

Kaarle Aho, Kai Nordberg

Cinematographers:

Orlin Ruevski

Editors:

Anders Teigen NFK

Production Companies:

Making Movies, Upnorth Film, Soul Food

Festival Participation

Camerimage - 2023
Nominee Golden Frog Feature Documentary Films Competition
Sofia International Film Festival - 2024
Nominee Grand Prix International Documentary Competition
Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival - 2023
Nominee Feature Length International Competition

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