Club Bulgarica Kinomania presents the film "Do not close your eyes"

Bulgarica Cultural Center invites you to immerse yourself in the magic of the new Bulgarian film "Don't Close Your Eyes" - a story inspired by deep faith and hope, which combines multiple destinies and intersections in life.

On March 29, 2025, you will have the opportunity to enjoy this emotional film, based on the novel of the same name by Martin Ralchevsky and created by a creative team led by Nikolai Egerman, director and producer, and Bogdan Darev, producer. In the main roles - Pavel Poppandov, Maria Kavardzhikova, Krustyu Lafazanov, Nikolay Urumov, Hristo Garbov, Irena Miliankova, Irene Krivoshieva, Alexander Kanev, Michaela Pavlova, Dobrin Dosev and Marin Yanev.

Screening date: Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Venue: Bulgarica Center
Address: 1120 S Elmhurst Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Price: $15 - Buy tickets!

The film recreates intertwined life stories where the fates of Peter - accused of murder, for which he is innocent and finds solace in the Bachkovo Monastery, and Father Paul - struggling with his own fears and doubts, meet on the path of hope and healing.

In addition to the captivating screening, we have prepared a special surprise for our viewers - short presentations and discussions both before and after the film, which will enrich the experience and give the opportunity for reflection and sharing of impressions.

Critics define "Don't Close Your Eyes" as a phenomenon in Bulgarian cinema that should not be missed. The film has won 9 awards and 6 nominations from prestigious international festivals, and is the most watched film in Bulgaria for the month of February, 2025.

AWARDS:
London International Film Festival:
🏆 Best Foreign Language Film
52 ICVM Awards:
🏆 Best Foreign Language Film
Christian Film Festival:
🏆 Best Feature Film
🏆 Best Producer
🏆 Best Actor - Alexander Kanev
🏆 Best Supporting Actor - Krustyu Lafazanov
🏆 Best Supporting Actor - Hristo Garbov
Salty Earth Film Festival
🏆 Best Drama
🏆 Best Cinematography