The World Is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner (2008)
The story of Alex, who, with the help of his charismatic grandfather, embarks on a journey in search of his real self.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Stephan Komandarev, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Carlo Ljubek, Hristo Mutafchiev, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović
as Bai Dan
Carlo Ljubek
as Alex 'Sashko' Georgiev
Hristo Mutafchiev
as Vasil 'Vasko' Georgiev
Ana Papadopulu
as Yana Georgieva
Lyudmila Cheshmedzhieva
as Baba Sladka
Nikolay Urumov
as State Security Agent
Blagovest Mutafchiev
as Alex as a child
Vasil Vasilev-Zueka
as Ivo Chikagoto
Dorka Gryllus
as Maria
Heinz-Josef Braun
as Dr. Schreiber
Erden Alkan
as Turk
Pavel Popandov
as Cafe ownerCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 105 min |
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