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Film critic and journalist
Country of origin
Bulgaria

The Bulgarian film critic and journalist Prof. Dr. Bojidar Manov is Dean of the Cinema Faculty at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts (Sofia), member of the National Film Board, member of the European Film Academy and Honorary citizen of Sofia. He is also known as author of “Theory of the Cinema Image” (1996), “The Digital Element” (2003), “Cinema and Other Temptations” (2008), “Evolution of the Screen Image” (2004, 2012) and other publications. 2001-2005 he was Vice-President of FIPRESCI, the International Association of Film Critics.  

Articles

66 editions of a major international festival of non-fiction films (documentaries and animations) is in itself a sign of significant attention. Leipzig has long established and defended its name as an important centre for world cinema of the two types mentioned, and this holds true especially strongly for the documentary production.

Current issues

INTERFILM member Hans-Martin Gutmann traces a narrative arc from his departure for the KVIFF 2026, through his work on the festival’s Ecumenical Jury and its decision on the winner, right up to his return.
Obituary for the cultural politician, director of various film festivals and promoter of world cinema. By Peter Ciaccio, president of the Associazione protestante del cinema "Roberto Sbaffi".

Events

16.02.2025
Haus der EKD, Charlottenstraße 53/54, 10117 Berlin

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