Goleshovo
Director Ilian Metev
Countries
Duration 34 min
Synopsis
The countryside of Bulgaria reflects one of the most severe cases of depopulation in the world. This is a tale about the death of Goleshovo, a forgotten town in the mountains. Here, a handful of old people struggle for survival: A couple fights with their donkey. A forgetful priest leads his congregation into confusion. A woman cheers up her friends with songs. Will their children ever return? Composed with rigorous attention to form, this observational documentary is an austere yet ultimately rewarding portrait of hope.
The countryside of Bulgaria reflects one of the most severe cases of depopulation in the world. This is a tale about the death of Goleshovo, a forgotten town in the mountains. Here, a handful of old people struggle for survival: A couple fights with their donkey. A forgetful priest leads his congregation into confusion. A woman cheers up her friends with songs. Will their children ever return? Composed with rigorous attention to form, this observational documentary is an austere yet ultimately rewarding portrait of hope.