Because I Love Bad Weather (Bulgarian: Защото обичам лошото време) is a 2024 Bulgarian romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Yana Lekarska in her directorial debut. Starring Neda Spasova and Vladimir Mihaylov accompanied by Boryana Puncheva, Eleni Dekidis, Ivan Barnev and Veselin Rankov.

Synopsis Irina is a young woman trapped in her own life who longs to be truly happy. She searches for her lost joy and forgotten dreams, she meets again with Boris, an old friend she hasn't seen since her childhood.

Cast

Neda Spasova as Irina Vladimir Mihaylov as Boris Boryana Puncheva as Miss Temenuga Eleni Dekidis as Maria Ivan Barnev as Radio Host Veselin Rankov as Dimo

Production Principal photography began on May 27, 2023, and ended on June 16, 2023, in Varvara, Ahtopol and Sinemorets, Bulgaria.

Release It had its premiere on March 16, 2024, at the 28th Sofia International Film Festival, then was commercially released on April 5, 2024, in Bulgarian theaters.

Accolades YearAward / FestivalCategoryRecipientResultRef.202428th Sofia International Film FestivalGrand PrixBecause I Love Bad WeatherAudience AwardVasil Gendov AwardsBest Feature FilmBest ActressNeda SpasovaBest ActorVladimir MihaylovBest ScreenplayYana LekarskaBest Debut FilmBecause I Love Bad Weather

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