Kamen Kalev

Bulgarian filmmaker Kamen Kalev, born in 1975 in Burgas, Bulgaria, has been active in the film industry since the early 2000s. He is best known for his work in drama and coming-of-age films, with his most acclaimed works including "Eastern Plays" and "February", both of which have received recognition at international film festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival. Kalev's directorial style is distinctively intimate and introspective, often exploring the complexities of human nature against the backdrop of Bulgaria's social and political landscape. Kalev, with his ability to capture raw human emotions and his uncompromising portrayal of his home country's realities, has firmly positioned himself as a beacon of Bulgarian cinema.