The World is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner (2008)
Svetat e golyam i spasenie debne otvsyakade (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 45min
- Drama
- 10 Oct 2008 (Bulgaria)
- Movie
The story of Alex, who, with the help of his charismatic grandfather, Bai Dan, embarks on a journey in search of his real self.
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Awards:
- 10 wins & 10 nominations.
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Cast
| Predrag 'Miki' Manojlovic | ... |
Bai Dan
(as Miki Manojlovic)
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| Carlo Ljubek | ... |
Alexander 'Sashko' Georgiev
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Hristo Mutafchiev | ... |
Vasil 'Vasko' Georgiev
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Ana Papadopulu | ... |
Yana Georgieva
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Lyudmila Cheshmedzhieva | ... |
Baba Sladka
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Nikolai Urumov | ... |
State Security Agent
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Blagovest Mutafchiev | ... |
Alexander 'Sashko' Georgiev as child
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Vasil Vasilev-Zueka | ... |
Ivo Chikagoto
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| Dorka Gryllus | ... |
Maria
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Heinz-Josef Braun | ... |
Dr. Schreiber
(as Heinz Josef Braun)
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Erden Alkan | ... |
Turk
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Pavel Popandov | ... |
Cafe owner
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| Georgi Kadurin | ... |
Sforza
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| Stefan Valdobrev | ... |
Stoyan
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Alexander Doynov | ... |
Backgammon player
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Dobrin Dosev | ... |
Smuggler
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Forgó Anna Napsugár | ... |
Marta
(as Anna Napsugár Forgó)
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Anita Révész | ... |
Marta's Mother
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Corinna Waldbauer | ... |
Hospital Nurse
(as Corina Waldbauer)
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Jana Thies | ... |
Nurse #2
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Stefan Ebeling | ... |
Doctor
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| Rok Cvetkov | ... |
Chef 1
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Branislav Fistric | ... |
Chef 2
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Ivan Stoychev | ... |
Backgammon player
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Meray Ülgen | ... |
Turk
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Directed by
| Stephan Komandarev | ||
Written by
| Yurii Dachev | ... | (screenplay) |
| Stephan Komandarev | ... | (screenplay) |
| Dusan Milic | ... | (screenplay) |
| Ilija Trojanow | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| Vladimir Andreev | ... | line producer |
| Georgi Balkanski | ... | line producer |
| Karl Baumgartner | ... | producer |
| Danijel Hocevar | ... | producer |
| Thanassis Karathanos | ... | producer |
| Stefan Kitanov | ... | producer |
| András Muhi | ... | producer |
Music by
| Stefan Valdobrev | ||
Cinematography by
| Emil Christov | ... | (as Emil Hristow) |
Editing by
| Nina Altaparmakova | ||
Editorial Department
| Ádám Halász | ... | colorist |
| László Kovács | ... | telecine dailies |
| Erika Köcsky | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Todor G. Todorov | ... | post production supervisor |
Casting By
| Victor Bojinov | ||
| Alexander Kossev | ||
Production Design by
| Anastas Yanakyev | ||
Art Direction by
| Susanne Abel | ||
| Dusan Milavec | ||
Set Decoration by
| Rumyan Dimitrov | ||
| Vanina Geleva | ||
Costume Design by
| Sonja Hesse | ||
| Marta Mironska | ||
Makeup Department
| Snejina Merdjanova | ... | makeup artist (as Snejina Merdganova) |
| Mariana Zaharieva | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Undine Filter | ... | production supervisor: Pallas Film |
| Matija Kozamernik | ... | production manager |
| Thomas Král | ... | production manager |
| Rousy Lyutskanov | ... | production manager |
| Margarita Radeva | ... | production supervisor |
| Luka Rus | ... | unit production manager: Slovenia |
| Andrea Taschler | ... | production manager |
| Joana Vogdt | ... | post-production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Desislava Apostolova | ... | first assistant director (as Desislava Nikolova) |
| Jane Kortoshev | ... | first assistant director |
| Blaz Taljan | ... | extras co-ordinator |
Art Department
| Miha Cernec | ... | property master: Slovenia |
| Asen Dimitrov | ... | property master |
| Izidor Fortuna | ... | construction coordinator: Slovenia |
| Almir Frmic | ... | constructor: Slovenia |
| Boris Kukovic | ... | set propmaster: Slovenia |
| Sefer Midzan | ... | constructor: Slovenia |
| Edin Ramic | ... | constructor: Slovenia |
| Nermin Sistek | ... | constructor: Slovenia |
| Neza Zinajic | ... | assistant art director: Slovenia |
Sound Department
| Alexander Bachvarov | ... | sound recordist |
| Peter Klinkenberg | ... | foley artist |
| Holger Lehmann | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Erik Mischijew | ... | sound effects editor |
| Sebastian Schmidt | ... | sound effects editor |
| Aleksandar Simeonov | ... | dialogue editor |
| George Zdravkov | ... | assistant sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Trayan Brankov | ... | special effects |
| Rumen Stoychev | ... | special effects technician |
Stunts
| Rok Cvetkov | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Branislav Fistric | ... | stunts |
| Uros Miketic | ... | stunts |
| Georg Armin Sauer | ... | stunt coordinator (as Armin Sauer) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Yana Blajeva | ... | still photographer |
| Ferid Cumurovic | ... | generator operator |
| Rok Grdin | ... | assistant crane operator |
| Janez Petretic | ... | crane operator |
| Georgi Raykov | ... | steadicam operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jana Flego | ... | wardrobe assistant: extras: Slovenia |
| Alenka Korla | ... | wardrobe: extras, Slovenia |
| Iliya Lyutskanov | ... | costume assistant |
Location Management
| Tiziana Bongiorno | ... | location manager: Trieste, Italy |
| Martin Debernardi Slavic | ... | assistant location manager: Trieste, Italy |
| Joco Zivec | ... | location manager: Slovenia |
Script and Continuity Department
| Milena Mihaylova | ... | script supervisor |
| Sabine Pochhammer | ... | script consultant |
Transportation Department
| Ferid Cumurovic | ... | driver: Slovenia |
| Rok Grdin | ... | driver: Slovenia |
| Antonia Molter | ... | driver: cast |
| Ivan Stoychev | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Christopher Bojilov | ... | laser film recording |
| Guillermo J. Deisler | ... | production coordinator: Germany |
| Anita Gerencsér | ... | assistant to co-producer |
| Martin Hampel | ... | production assistant: Germany |
| Karmen Jernejcic | ... | production secretary: Slovenia |
| Janja Koracin | ... | production assistant: Slovenia |
| Jasmina Kozar | ... | production assistant: Slovenia |
| Zoran Lesjak | ... | production runner: Slovenia |
| Dora Nedeczky | ... | production assistant: development (as Dóra Nedeczky) |
| Metka Rakusa | ... | production coordinator: Slovenia |
| Oliver Rebling | ... | production accountant: Germany |
Thanks
| Christopher Bojilov | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- RFF International (producer)
- Pallas Film (producer)
- Vertigo (producer)
- Inforg Stúdió (producer)
- Bulgarian National Television (co-producer)
Distributors
- Solopan (2009) (Poland) (theatrical)
- AmaFilms (2010) (Greece) (theatrical)
- IFA (2011) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- SPO (2012) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Art Fest (2008) (Bulgaria)
- Atalanta Filmes (2010) (Portugal)
- Cinemania Group (2008) (Slovenia)
- Epicentre Films (2010) (France)
- Feelgood Entertainment (2011) (Greece) (DVD)
- Olive Films (2011) (Canada)
- Olive Films (2011) (United States)
- Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE) (2011) (Argentina) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Hungarian Filmlab / Magyar Filmlabor (post-production facilities)
- Talent Partners Casting (casting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
What's in a game? For a young man, who has left his country behind, lost his memory and forgotten his love, the game might be the only way out. This is a story about a Bulgarian boy who grows up to be a German man. After a car accident Alex can't remember even what his name is. In an attempt to cure him from amnesia, his grandfather Bai Dan comes over to Germany and organizes a spiritual journey for his grandson back into his past, to the country where he came from. In changing places, time and transport, crossing half Europe, they play backgammon, the simplest, and yet the most complex of all games. That game leads Alex to the realizations of who he is, and that game is symbolic to the story. Destiny is the dice we hold in our own hands and life is a game on the edge between chance and skill.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Bulgaria's official submission to 82nd Academy Award's Foreign Language in 2010. Made the shortlist of 9 films. See more » |
| Goofs | It's very unlikely that both cables to brake the bike would break away at once. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Harry Potter y las Pelis que no conocía ni Dios (2011). See more » |
| Quotes |
Bai Dan:
I'm your Grandpa, from Bulgaria. Don't you recognize me? Are you all right? Tell me you are! Alexander 'Sashko' Georgiev: I don't know if... Please, I... I don't know you... Bai Dan: Sashe, Sashe... Have a good look. It's me, your Grandpa! I came from home. Remember? I taught you to play backgammon. You remember the song? Backgammon's played by those who can / Backgammon's played by those who can't, too. See more » |