Tarika (film)
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Milko Lazarov
Simeon Ventsislavov
Zahari Baharov
| Tarika | |
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| Directed by | Milko Lazarov |
| Written by | Ekaterina Churilova Milko Lazarov Simeon Ventsislavov |
| Produced by | Veselka Kiryakova |
| Starring | Vesela Valcheva Zahari Baharov |
| Cinematography | Kaloyan Bozhilov |
| Edited by | Veselka Kiryakova |
| Music by | Penka Kouneva |
Production companies | Red Carpet 42film Amour Fou Luxembourg ZDF/Arte |
Release dates |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Countries | Bulgaria Germany Luxembourg |
| Language | Bulgarian |
| Box office | $27,814[1] |
Tarika (Bulgarian: Стадото, romanized: Stadoto, lit. 'The Herd'), also known as The Herd, is a 2024 drama film co-written and directed by Milko Lazarov.[2][3] It stars Vesela Valcheva and Zahari Baharov.[4]
The film had its world premiere at the Love section of the 68th BFI London Film Festival on October 10, 2024.[5] It was selected as the Bulgarian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[6]
Tarika has begun to develop butterfly wings, a bone disease inherited from her mother. Ali supports his daughter, willing to do everything to protect her from the intolerance of the town where they live.[7]
Cast
- Vesela Valcheva as Tarika
- Zahari Baharov as Ali
- Ivan Savov as Mayor
- Marko Nokov as Nikola
- Ivan Barnev as Petko
- Mimoza Bazova as Hrisula
- Valeria Varbanova as Maria
- Christos Stergioglou as Thanasis
- Nina Goranovski as Irina
- Julian Vergov as Doctor
- Vesko Petkov as Shepherd
- Petar Sardzhev as Aladin
- Ina Kichkova as Elena
- Maria Lazarova as Fortune teller
- Konstantin Lazarov as Man at the fair
Release
Tarika had its world premiere on October 10, 2024, at the 68th BFI London Film Festival,[8] then screened on November 13, 2024, at the 38th Kinomania Film Festival.[9]
The film was released commercially on February 21, 2025, in Bulgarian theaters.[10]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30th Kolkata International Film Festival | Best Film - International Competition | Tarika | Won | [11] |