Vasil

2022 1h 33m ES

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 27

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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Vasil is a Bulgarian immigrant who lives on the street in Spain. Intelligent and charismatic, he has an amazing talent for chess and bridge, so much so, in fact, that despite being homeless, he manages to make a name for himself in an exclusive and prestigious club in the city.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ivan Barnev
Vasil
Karra Elejalde
Alfredo
Alexandra Jiménez
Luisa
Susi Sánchez
Carmen
Sue Flack
Maureen
Lorena López
Marga
Pepo Blasco
Yorgos
Pepa Juan
Mercedes

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Avelina Prat
Writers: Avelina Prat
Languages: Bulgarian, Spanish
Countries: Bulgaria, Spain

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Bulgarian, Spanish.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Bulgaria, Spain.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Avelina Prat, shot by Santiago Racaj. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Juliana Montañés shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Ivan Barnev and Karra Elejalde and Alexandra Jiménez carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt14081736 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 27 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Avelina Prat directs. Santiago Racaj behind the camera. Juliana Montañés cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Bulgaria, Spain. Dialogue in Bulgarian, Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 4 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Bulgarian, Spanish.
3International production across 2 countries: Bulgaria, Spain.
4Directed by Avelina Prat, shot by Santiago Racaj. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Juliana Montañés shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ivan Barnev and Karra Elejalde and Alexandra Jiménez carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt14081736 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 27 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.