Hristo / Христо
Bulgaria 2016

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directed by Todor Matsanov, Grigor Lefterov, drama, thriller, 100 min, eng subtitles written by Grigor Lefterov
with Dimitar Krumov, Stefan Mavrodiyev, Lyubomir Neikov

Monday 17.10.2016 - 18.30, Ciné Utopia
Tuesday 18.10.2016 - 21.00, Ciné Utopia

Hristo is all alone in the world. He is a former homeless boy who managed to find a job and rent a place to live. He would do anything for a normal life. Despite his hard work, one day Hristo gets fired and has to return to life on the streets. Desperate and determined, he tries hard to find a new job that would enable him to have a decent life. Without success. The world is against him, and he seeks refuge in alcohol and drugs. When winter comes he hits rock bottom, but then, suddenly, life finds him a way out. But he has to make a choice – to save the life of his friend, or lose his job again.A harsh, touching story of a young man at the very limits of human existence.

Awards:
Warsaw IFF 2016 (in competition)

Hristo perd son emploi et doit retourner vivre dans la rue. À la fois désespéré et déterminé, il essaie par tous les moyens de trouver un travail qui lui permettrait d'avoir une vie décente. Mais le monde semble être contre lui et quand l'hiver arrive, il touche le fonds. Quand il obtient enfin une seconde, ou peut-être sa dernière chance, il est confronté a une décision particulièrement difficile. Une histoire à la fois dure et touchante d'un jeune homme aux limites de l'existence humaine.

Prix:
Warsaw IFF 2016 (dans la compétition)