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Liuben

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In a Bulgarian mountain village, where prejudice simmers, a summer romance begins between two boys from different worlds. Victor (27) has a nice life in Madrid with his partner, Jose. He returns to his childhood home in Bulgaria for his grandfather's funeral, and decides to stay for the summer. While reconnecting with his father and the village way of life, he unexpectedly finds love in the form of Liuben, an 18-year-old Roma boy. Despite their differences, and the conflicts around them, Victor and Liuben find refuge in each other.
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Ben Turner The Pink Lens 09/21/2024
4/5
With a pair of deeply compelling central performances, this is an unflinching and dignified account of the residual problems in rural Bulgaria. An honest and heartfelt social commentary anchored by a tender love story, this is a moving and sincere film. Go to Full Review Yago García Cinemanía (Spain) 07/11/2023
4/5
A dirty and oppressive drama, but also endearing, about two people condemned to be strangers in their own land. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Jordi Batlle Caminal Fotogramas 07/11/2023
3/5
Towards the end it becomes unsuitably poetic and withers, yet Liuben remains a pleasant and honest film. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ivan I @RT29892581 Jul 31 Няма много такива български филми, лично на мен ми харесва! Играта на актьорите е истинска. Описва нрава и сексуалността на ромите реално. See more Read all reviews
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Venci Kostov

Director

Dimitar Nikolov

Victor

Bojidar Iankov Asenov

Liuben

Stefan Denolyubov

Dimitar

Antonia San Juan

Ralitsa

Ramón Esquinas

José
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Synopsis In a Bulgarian mountain village, where prejudice simmers, a summer romance begins between two boys from different worlds. Victor (27) has a nice life in Madrid with his partner, Jose. He returns to his childhood home in Bulgaria for his grandfather's funeral, and decides to stay for the summer. While reconnecting with his father and the village way of life, he unexpectedly finds love in the form of Liuben, an 18-year-old Roma boy. Despite their differences, and the conflicts around them, Victor and Liuben find refuge in each other.
Director
Venci Kostov
Producer
Antonio Hens, Vanya Rainova, Miguel Torrente
Screenwriter
Venci Kostov, Venci Kostov
Production Co
Malas Compañías P.C. S.L., Balance Media
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+, Romance
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 49m