2025 Official selection Documentary виж на български

The Path of Stone

8.2

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

8.2

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.​

19 Special picks from SSF 2025
The Central Hall
  25 Knyaginya Maria Luiza blvd.
city
Sofia
languages
BG, EN
starting hour
19:00h
sold out
screenings    June 2026
screenings    June 2026
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The Central Hall
 25 Knyaginya Maria Luiza blvd.
sold out
Избрано от Sofia Short Fest 2025
city
Sofia
languages
BG, EN
starting hour
19:00h
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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