Eine Frage der Würde – Blaga’s Lessons

In the organizer's words:

Drama, Bulgaria/Germany 2023, OmU, 114 min., FSK 12
We are showing the film in the original version in Bulgarian with German subtitles.

When retired teacher Blaga (70) is left alone after the death of her husband, her greatest and last wish is a beautiful grave for herself and her husband. But one day before she is about to pay for the grave, she suddenly receives a call from supposed police officers asking her for urgent help. They want her to throw her valuables off the balcony so that they can catch a criminal gang in the act. Surprised and frightened, Blaga complies with the request. Only then does she realize that she has become the victim of fraudsters. Blaga is shocked and ashamed. How is she supposed to pay for the grave? She desperately tries to find money, but nobody wants to employ a pensioner and the banks won't grant her a loan. Her small pension and the income from the private Bulgarian lessons she gives to the young Armenian Tanja are not enough. When the pressure from the mortician grows and Blaga's son demands his share of the inheritance, she makes a drastic decision.

"A Question of Dignity" (in the original "Urotcite na Blaga") is a gripping thriller and stirring social drama. The new film by renowned Bulgarian director Stephan Komandarev deals with universal questions of guilt and justice. One of the most awarded films of 2023 with over 17 international film awards, including 3-time winner of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The well-known Bulgarian actress Eli Skorcheva celebrates her screen comeback as Blaga and was awarded Best Actress by numerous festivals for her gripping performance.
"A Question of Dignity" has been officially submitted by Bulgaria as an entry for the 2024 Academy Awards for Best International Film.

For better planning, please register at sekretariat@g-h-h.de or 0211/1699-111

In cooperation with: Werner Jostmeier MdL (retired), Honorary Consul of the Republic of Bulgaria in Germany