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Кожите на дядо / Grandpa’s Fur
"Grandpa’s Fur" is a short film about Gabo, a six-year-old boy, and his grandfather Ivan, who is living with dementia. Through the Kukeri tradition of wearing massive fur costumes to drive away evil spirits, Gabo tries to bring back his grandfather’s memories and heal the bond between them.
Statement
Grandpa’s Fur shines a light on the emotional impact of dementia on families. By using the Bulgarian Kukeri tradition, the film shows how cultural heritage and a child's love can build a bridge to a loved one suffering from memory loss. It aims to spark empathy, raise awareness about cognitive decline, and celebrate the powerful bond between generations.
Cast and Crew
END CREDITS cast Gabo boy Stefan Petrov Ivan Grandpa Marin Yanev Kamen father Yordan Rusin Kuker 1 Stilyan Bonec Kuker 2 Danail Bonev Kuker 3 Dimitar Bonev Kuker 4 Stefan Natov Kuker 5 Zoya Boneva screenplay Nellie Rajala and Teodor Stoilov directing Teodor Stoilov and Nellie Rajala DOP Teodor Stoilov Production manager Dawid Kruszewski Nedelina Toneva Production Assistant Maria Somleva Daniel Antonov sound designer Ivan Kolev composer Lukasz Brandeburg Georgi Dobrev “Balkan Rhapsody” “Sunrise” (Immense 2025) editing Nellie Rajala and Teodor Stoilov Artistic supervision Marek Brodski Mikolj Jaroszewich scenography Kaya Ivanova 1st AD Lilyana Alexandrova Deyan Enicherov 1st AC Ivan Tsutsumanov 2nd AC Dimitar Stoinov 3rd AC 2nd Gaffer Alexander Atanasov Gaffer Alexander (Twopac) Atanasov Sound recordist Gabi Yovcheva Mimchil Bonev 4th PA Anton Kolev Driver Ekaterina Petrova SPECIAL THANKS TO: Ivo Stoilov, Ola Sidlowska, Kamelia Dangarova, Jonna Dammert-Saikku, Liviu Rotaru, Agata Sidlowska, Alexandra Leseva, Michal Letkiewicz, Iva Stoilova, Hubert Krupa, Nikolai Gadelev, Maciej Dzitkowski, Boyan Stoilov, Boris Mustafov, Ilian Antonov, Leonie Janczak, Tsiliya Gadeleva, Carina Rajala, Bistro Popovyane, Ville Rajala, Georgi Gyorev, Razlog Historical Museum PR & MARKETING Kaja Sajdak Anna Stawowska DYSTRIBUTION Zuza/Juzek Kopcińska Michał Benkes Michał Pyszora EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Paweł Wolff PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Agnieszka Franusiak PRODUCER Maciej Ślesicki PRODUCTION Warszawska Szkoła Filmowa 2026 Film co-financed by Polish Film Institute