“Viola Karavelova is one of those historical figures who seem destined to remain forever on the margins of Sofia’s urban mythology and in the shadow of her infamously renowned sister. And her fate—no less tragic than that of Lora Karavelova—strangely echoes the legend of Elpis, the spirit of hope...

It seems to me that it is only right that we correct this mistake,” says director Boyan Kracholov.

SECOND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR:

Kristina Zaharieva

PHOTOGRAPHER:

Stefan Zdraveski

PREMIERE: 4 November 2026