A Sanctuary for Authentic People

by Alexander Paunov

National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts, Bulgaria

Synopsis

Far from the restless rhythm of the city, some people have chosen a different path — a life in the mountains, defined by silence, simplicity, and authenticity. This short documentary captures the voices and lives of those who live away from the urban rush, where life on the mountain peak feels more real than anything else we know.

Director's biography

Alexander Paunov, 22, from Sofia — is a third-year student at NATFIZ "Krastyo Sarafov," majoring in Film and Television Directing. During the modules completed so far, he has shot a variety of film exercises and become familiar with different film and television formats. Throughout his education, he has built valuable contacts with successful Bulgarian professionals, for whom he works on audiovisual online projects. The documentary film he is submitting is his first project of this kind and is part of his studies at NATFIZ, and he hopes to continue developing in this direction.

Credits

Director: Alexander Paunov

Screenplay: Alexander Paunov

Cinematography: Petko Lazarov

Editing: Antonio Mihaylov

Music: Toma Todorov

Specifications

Original title: Резерват за автентични хора

Running time: 24

Film type: Documentary

Country: Bulgaria

Completion date: November 2024