2025 Official selection Documentary виж на български

The Path of Stone

8.3

directors Eliza Kesedzhiyan, Yulia Grozdanova
directors Eliza Kesedzhiyan, Yulia Grozdanova

8.3

genre Documentary
country Bulgaria
year 2025
duration 11 min

„The Path of Stone“ is a documentary that delves into the life and artistry of Bulgarian sculptor Ognyan Chitakov, also known as Ognen Chitak. The film offers an intimate portrayal of Chitakov's journey, exploring his profound connection to stone as a medium and his philosophy that each stone possesses its own soul and vitality. Through detailed observations of his creative process, the documentary showcases how Chitakov transforms raw stone into expressive sculptures, emphasizing his belief in imparting a sense of lightness to his works despite the material's inherent weight. By capturing both the physical and emotional aspects of his craft, "The Path of Stone" provides insight into the dedication and vision required to bring inanimate materials to life through art.​

13 Special short film selection of Cannes festival
Odeon Cinema
  1 Patriarh Evtimiy blvd.
city
Sofia
languages
BG, EN
starting hour
19:30h
sold out
15 competition program „documentary“ / PRO / part II
Vlaikova Cinema
  11 Tsar Ivan Asen II str.
city
Sofia
languages
BG, EN
starting hour
13:00h
sold out
screenings    June 2025
screenings    June 2025
13
Odeon Cinema
 1 Patriarh Evtimiy blvd.
sold out
Special short film selection of Cannes festival
city
Sofia
languages
BG, EN
starting hour
19:30h
15
Vlaikova Cinema
 11 Tsar Ivan Asen II str.
sold out
competition program „documentary“ / PRO / part II
city
Sofia
languages
BG, EN
starting hour
13:00h
Directors: Eliza Kesedzhiyan and Yulia Grozdanova
DOPs: Galin Vasilev and Mihael ‘Shomi’ Mladenov
Editors: Eliza Kesedzhiyan and Yulia Grozdanova
Colors: Galin Vasilev and Mihael ‘Shomi’ Mladenov
Mix&Master: Martin Taskov
With: Ognyan Chitakov and Mariela Chitakova

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