Who is prof. Chirkov?
Special program
Elma Neykova
Bulgaria,
Documentary,
Bulgarian,
00:33:22
A brilliant and noble-hearted Bulgarian doctor defies the odds to perform the first heart transplant in the Eastern Bloc, revolutionizes the medical scene in Bulgaria, and saves thousands of lives. His groundbreaking work inspires future doctors, but despite his magnificent achievements, he is suddenly dismissed from his very own hospital. The film prompts us to question how society rewards those who work for its benefit—and what happens when such individuals are discarded.
Film block:
SPECIAL PROGRAM / OUR DESIRES SHAPE THE WORLD
Screening:
Palace of Culture Pernik, Hall 2
- Language Bulgarian
- Country Bulgaria
- Genre Documentary
- Cinematographer DEYAN, Silvestar Silvestrov
- Scriptwriter Silvestar Silvestrov, Elma Neykova
- Producer Tsveta Koeva
- Editor Elma Neykova, Vladislav Petrov
- Animation Vladislav Petrov
- Year of creation 2024
- Duration 00:33:22
Elma Neykova is a Greek-Bulgarian filmmaker and producer, founder of Tangy Films production company. As a director, she has created three short documentaries “Marry me in Delhi”, “Moustafa: The Imam of Lesvos” and ‘Who is Prof. Chirkov?”. As a producer, she has contributed to the production of international films, TV shows, and documentaries throughout Europe, such as “Treasures of the World with Bettany Hughes”, “Judi Love’s Cruise Cookbook”, “Jewels of the Med”.
