Documentary · Germany · 2020 · 44m

Bulgaria: Fire Dance Ritual

Die Feuertänzer aus dem Strandscha-Gebirge

Bulgaria: Fire Dance Ritual poster
Director
Sibylle Smolka
Cast
Stefan Kaminski as Narrator
Crew
Clara Kirstin Geller — Editor Sibylle Smolka — Writer Heike Kunze — Producer
Synopsis

Every year in June, the small Bulgarian village of Balgari celebrates St Constantine with a special ritual. Initiated ‘nestinari’ go into a music-induced trance and dance on bonfires in a display of religious passion.

Mood & Themes
folk festivalbulgariafolk musicfolklorebulgarian traditionsfolk dancefire dance
Key Collaborators
Sibylle Smolka Director Clara Kirstin Geller Editor Sibylle Smolka Writer Heike Kunze Producer
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