Abel, a promising ballet dancer with extraordinary talent, is on the brink of great success. However, his path is disrupted by the struggles of youth—addiction and childhood trauma. The film follows his journey toward self-purification,overcoming pain, and finding harmony between spirit and body.”Abel” aims to inspire young people to seek light in challenging times. ThroughAbel’s story, the film sparks reflection on art, freedom, and self-love.
Portugal / Bulgaria, 2023, 18 min, English with Bulgarian subtitles
Director: Petya Atanasova
Scriptwriter: Petya Atanasova
DOP: Deyan Parouchev
Music: Deyan Parouchev
Production: Flow Frame Production
Director’s Biography:
Petya Atanasova is a Bulgarian filmmaker with a Master’s degree in Film Directing from NewBulgarian University. She directed and produced “Abel”, which premiered at Cannes Film Festival and continues to screen internationally. She has also collaborated onnotable Bulgarian productions, including Zornitsa Sofia’s “Mother” and “Three Kilograms of Happiness”, as well as Nova TV series such as “Brothers”, “The Cage”, and “Strawberry Moon”. Petya is founder of Flow Frame Film Production.