Lyubima

Lyubima, an artist in her 30s, is left by her partner. She needs to start anew, but the grief is there, as big as an African elephant. In her dream, she calls on the Elephant for help. Her way to finally start over is by giving her love-memories, along with her grief, back to her ex.

Directed by —, Lyubima leans on a strong ensemble — Zhaklin Daskalova, Ivan Nikolov, Kalina Vitkova — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2023.