Mud (1997 film)

Mud (original title Kal) is a 1997 Bulgarian short drama film written, directed and produced by Ivaylo Simidchiev. It was shot on 35 mm black and white film with a runtime of 22 minutes.

Plot
The film is about a foreigner in Bulgaria, who gets accidentally involved in chasing a stray child. During the action, the child injures him, but then tries to save him.

Cast

 * Blagoje Nikolic – Foreigner
 * Petar Vasilev – Gipsy kid
 * Phillip Avramov – Gipsy gang chief
 * Dafina Katzarraska
 * Krasimir Kolev
 * Traian Borisov
 * Krasimir Jelev
 * Stefan Shopov
 * Asen Vasilev

Awards

 * Official Selection at the Cinéfondation of the 1998 Cannes Film Festival
 * "A Certain Regard" Award for Cinematography, Popovo, Bulgaria, 1998
 * "Most Surprising Film" Award, Odense Film festival, Denmark, 1998
 * "Kodak's Best Film" Award, Sofia Intntnl. Student Film Festival, Bulgaria, 1998
 * "Special Mention of the Jury", Festival Premiers Plans, Angers, France, 1998
 * "Best Director" Award, International Munich Festival, Germany, 1997
 * "VFF Young Talent Award", International Munich Festival, Germany, 1997
 * "Best Balkan Short Film" Award, Short Film Festival of Drama, Greece, 1997
 * "All-Russian State Cinematography Institute (VGIK) Honorable Diploma", 1997