Vasil is an intelligent and charismatic Bulgarian immigrant who has an amazing talent for chess and bridge. He is homeless until Alfredo, a retired architect, welcomes him into his home. The only thing the two men have in common is their passion for chess but despite all their differences, Vasil slowly breaks down the barriers put up by Alfredo – because Vasil has a gift; he makes a surprising difference to the lives of everyone he meets.
Cer. PG
Cer. PG
Reviews
A precise, beautiful and profoundly humanistic exercise in filmmaking.” - El Mundo
Awards
-Winner | 67th Valladolid International Film Festival, 2022: Best Actor (Karra Elejalde & Ivan Barnev).-Winner | 5th Berlanga Awards, 2022: Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Sound, Best Supporting Actress (Susi Sánchez).
Edinburgh-French Institute
Inverness-Eden Court Highlands
Glasgow Film Theatre
Spanish with subtitles in English.
Screenings
- October 1, 2023 (3.00pm (Glasgow))
- October 9, 2023 (8.00pm (Inverness))
- October 14, 2023 (6.00pm (Edinburgh))
Genre
- Drama, comedy
Director
- Avelina Prat
Main Cast
- Ivan Barnev, Karra Elejalde, Alexandra Jiménez, Susi Sánchez
Release Year
- 2022
Duration
- Mins: 93'
