Shakespeare Like A Street Dog (Bulgarian: Шекспир като улично куче) is a 2022 Bulgarian drama film written and directed by Valeri Yordanov. Starring Vladislav Stoimenov, Zahari Baharov, Vasil Iliev and Eleonora Ivanova. The film was named on the shortlist for Bulgarian's entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards, but it was not selected. It was considered again when Mother was disqualified, however, it was not selected.
Synopsis A teenager gifted in both acting and street fighting must choose between two paths to save the life of a loved one: fighting in illegal boxing matches for cash or winning a reality television show centered on reciting Shakespeare.
Cast
Vladislav Stoimenov Zahari Baharov Vasil Iliev Doroteya Toleva Nikolay Nikolaev Nazam Karakurt Eleonora Ivanova Yavor Gadzhev
Release The film had its international premiere on September 26, 2022, at the Golden Rose Film Festival. It was commercially released on February 3, 2023, in Bulgarian cinemas.
Awards YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef.2022Golden Rose Film FestivalBest DirectorValery YordanovBest ScreenplayValery YordanovBest ActorVladislav StoimenovVasil IlievYoung Jury AwardShakespeare Like A Street DogVarna City AwardShakespeare Like A Street DogBulgarian Union of Filmmakers AwardShakespeare Like A Street Dog
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