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ANIMA

An interweaving of the stories of three women, victims of domestic violence. Their experiences differ, but what binds them together is their definitive strength of spirit and courage to save themselves.

  • Kristin Ivanova
    Director
  • Maria Decheva
    Writer
  • Magdalena Taneva
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    23 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 20, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    500 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Bulgaria
  • Country of Filming:
    Bulgaria
  • Language:
    Bulgarian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts "Krastyo Sarafov" (NATFA)
  • BULGARIAN FILM ACADEMY AWARDS 2024 - SCREENINGS
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    Bulgaria
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Director Biography - Kristin Ivanova

Kristin Ivanova is currently a third year Film and Television Directing student at NATFA "Krastyo Sarafov". Her interest in film art deepened during her high school years, later growing into a decision to apply and continue her studies at the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts. Born and raised in Sofia, she grew up studying German from an early age. In 2021 she graduated from the 91. German Language School „Prof. Konstantin Galabov“.

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Director Statement

Anima - the feminine origin of the human soul. This is an interpretation of the psychological term, representing one of the primary parts of the unconscious mind. ANIMA aims to make viewers look beneath the surface of the problem of domestic violence and awaken something deeper than a base-level sympathy for the victims, thus provoking the need for public awareness and openness of the problem. An intertwining of the stories of three women gathering the courage to unwrap their experiences in front of a camera and express thoughts and emotions that many others would prefer to keep hidden.