Obarnata elha

2006
2h 7m

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Alexandra Vassileva and Stoyan Stoyanov in Obarnata elha (2006)

A huge spruce is cut down in the mountains to be used as a Christmas tree in the center of Sofia. As it is transported across the country it becomes the link between six stories that explore... Read allA huge spruce is cut down in the mountains to be used as a Christmas tree in the center of Sofia. As it is transported across the country it becomes the link between six stories that explore celebration or the luck of celebration in the everyday lives of the protagonists. The str... Read allA huge spruce is cut down in the mountains to be used as a Christmas tree in the center of Sofia. As it is transported across the country it becomes the link between six stories that explore celebration or the luck of celebration in the everyday lives of the protagonists. The structure of the film is fragmentary, as our life is these days and the stories resemble snap... Read all

Directors
- Ivan Tscherkelov
- Vasil Zhivkov
Writers
- Ivan Tscherkelov
- Vasil Zhivkov
Stars

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6.4/10

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Directors
- Ivan Tscherkelov
- Vasil Zhivkov
Writers
- Ivan Tscherkelov
- Vasil Zhivkov
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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10alexpeychev

"Obarnata elha" (2006) is a Bulgarian film that weaves together six interconnected stories centered around a large spruce tree cut down in the mountains to serve as the Christ

"Obarnata elha" (2006) is a Bulgarian film that weaves together six interconnected stories centered around a large spruce tree cut down in the mountains to serve as the Christmas tree in Sofia's city center. As the tree is transported across the country, it becomes a symbolic link between the characters and their experiences. The film's structure mirrors the fragmentary nature of modern life, presenting snapshots of existence filled with moments of cruelty, longing, beauty, and disgrace. With the tree already decorated, the film explores the themes of celebration and the significance of coming together during the holiday season.

10ivo5847

one of the best Bulgarian movies for years

It's one of the best Bulgarian movies I have seen for years. I was very pleased by the excellent directing, great cinematography and great cast. The several different stories in the movie are very good collective representation of the contemporary Bulgarian society, encompassing many different aspects of it. The philosophic topics, though, are rather universal. The cinematography not only works great with the story, but it also shows the beauty of the Bulgarian landscape with a great diversity. I recommend this movie to everyone who wants to rediscover Bulgarian cinema, but also to those of you who are yet to discover it or simply want to learn something about Bulgaria.