CINEMA

Kukeri

20209m
Documentary

The Balkans is home to an ancient pagan tradition where magic and mystery still have a sacred place in the cosmic order. The Kukeri festival has had a strong hold over Bulgarian cultural life since the fifth century, surviving the Ottomans, Christendom and communist rule. Every winter, hundreds of terrifying figures prowl snow-capped forests and village centers in search of evil spirits to dispel from their communities.

Crew

DA

Daniel Ali

Director

JS

Jacob Schühle Lewis

Director

Cast

MU

Margarita Urlachka

Self

EU

Emilia Urlachka

Self

BU

Blagoi Urlachki

Self

GU

Georgi Urlachki

Self

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